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CLT Reflection

 

 

 

If we know where we came from,

 

 

 

we may better know where to go.

 

 

 

If we know who we came from,

 

 

 

we may better understand who we are.

 

 

 

- Kikuyu proverb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What a very rich heritage we, the members of the St Louis Family have! We have just celebrated the feast of the Sacred Heart which brings our origins right back to the aftermath of the French revolution and how our first ancestors – a priest and two lay women – responded to that crisis. Historians of that period trace the origins of the French revolution to the truly terrible disconnect between the ruling classes and the ‘ordinary’ people. And unfortunately members of the hierarchy were seen as - and in many cases behaved as - belonging to the ruling classes. For people of faith, as our ancestors were, their recourse was to go ‘straight to the source’, taking refuge in their devotion to the Sacred Heart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There followed a time of fruitful ministry as Louis Colmar became bishop of Mainz and Louise Humann and Thérèse Brek, at his invitation, moved to Mainz and undertook the education of girls, putting into practice what they had pledged in Turkenstein: God wills this union for the consolation of the sick, and, in particular, for the education of youth, that work which, in these days, is so generally neglected, and which, even when undertaken, is so rarely grounded in religious principles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While we know relatively little about Thérèse Brek, we know that Louise Humann was a highly educated woman who continued throughout her life to study and search out the truth with ‘the conviction that all knowledge, no matter what branch of learning, was like a ray of pure truth of the Gospel.’ (Máirín Barrett’s Madeleine Louise Humann)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even if we were to focus on this small part of our early origins, there are so many parallels to our lives today and so much we can learn from how faithfully these first three of our ancestors lived. Many of us live among former Catholics who have become disillusioned with the church, often because of the disconnect they perceive between the preaching they hear on Sundays and the reality of their daily lives. Is there a way in which we can help our friends, colleagues and even family members get in touch again with the love of God?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In our own day, the education of youth remains a challenge which calls for new approaches and new energy with each generation. One way of meeting this challenge is for all of us involved in any form of education to continue to expand our minds as Louise Humann did, to grow and develop ourselves as fully rounded human beings and lovers of God.

 

https://sistersofstlouis.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/n98n58hcjy4dxav81nwt7w?email=true&lang=en&a=2&p=64491842&t=19890405

 

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The Foundation Letters of the Brazil Mission – letters from the Archives, Part 24

 

by Margie Buttitta SSL, USA/Brazil Community Archivist

 

 

 

In Part 24 of the series, we share the first letter from Bishop Jaime Collins to Canice Durkan SSL following the arrival of the pioneer sisters.

 

 

 

Previous articles in series – click on links below:

 

Part 1 – November 2021 edition of Musings.

 

Part 2 – December 2021 edition of Musings.

 

Part 3 – January 2022 edition of Musings.

 

Part 4 – February 2022 edition of Musings.

 

Part 5 – March 2022 edition of Musings.

 

Part 6 – April 2022 edition of Musings.

 

Part 7 – May 2022 edition of Musings.

 

Part 8 – June 2022 edition of Musings.

 

Part 9 – July/August 2022 edition of Musings.

 

Part 10 – September 2022 edition of Musings.

 

Part 11 – October 2022 edition of Musings.

 

Part 12 – November 2022 edition of Musings.

 

Part 13 – December 2022 edition of Musings.

 

Part 14 – January 2023 edition of Musings.

 

Part 15 – February 2023 edition of Musings.

 

Part 16 – March 2023 edition of Musings.

 

Part 17 – April 2023 edition of Musings.

 

Part 18 – May 2023 edition of Musings.

 

Part 19 – June 2023 edition of Musings.

 

Part 20 – July/August 2023 edition of Musings.

 

Part 21 – October 2023 edition of Musings.

 

Part 22 – February 2024 edition of Musings.

 

Part 23 – April 2024 edition of Musings.

 

https://sistersofstlouis.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/oteqkfnl4eadxav81nwt7w?lang=en&a=1&p=64491852&t=19890245

 

 

 

More here

 

https://youtu.be/9snPQu9I5Hw?feature=shared

 

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Death May 1 2024 of Dr. Noel (Daniel) KISSANE, Killiney, Co. Dublin and formerly of Clounamon, Ballylongford, Co Kerry. Peacefully on May 1st at St Vincent's Hospital Dublin surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Cis and his sister Eily.

 

Survived by brothers Thomas and John, sister Sr Mary Eithne, nieces especially Siobhan, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, friend Dymphna, neighbours especially Kevin and Caroline, large circle of friends and former colleagues from the National Library of Ireland.

 

His funeral mass with take place on Tuesday, 7th May 2024, at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Johnstown, Killiney at 10am. Burial will take place at Kilconly Cemetery, Co. Kerry at approx. 4.30pm.

 

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DEATH of Pat Given of Cahirdown, Listowel, on 30th April 2024, husband of the late Lisha (December 2023), father of Séamus, Peter and John, brother of the late Mena Given and Anne Gavin, grandfather of the late Odhran. Missed by his family, his grandchildren Grace, Maeve, Hugo, Eva, Oscar, Jack and Cora, daughters-in-law Ann, Michelle and Susan, sisters Mary McCabe, Betty Ward, Sr. Kathleen and Sr. Bride, sister-in-law Frances, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

 

 

 

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Fr Pat O'Shaughnessy of Carhubane More, Loughill, Limerick

 

Fr Pat, Long Beach, Mississippi died on 19th April 2024. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Gretta, his brother Jim, infant sister Catherine, sister in law Emma.

 

Fr Pat will be forever loved and remembered by his cousins O’Shaughnessy, Mullane, Mullins, Cox, and Shine families, his very many friends in Long Beach and other parts of Mississipi. He will be forever remembered by his very loyal friends Fr Tommy Conway, Fr Louis Lohan and extended fellow priests, his neighbours, especially Michael Darmody and wife Peg ,and many friends.

 

Reposing in the Church of Assumption, Loughill, on Thursday 2nd May 2024. Concelebrated Mass is on Friday 3rd May 2024, followed by burial in Loughill Cemetery.

 

I first met Fr Pat in 2001 when I did a show at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi with Lord of the Dance. I remember leaving the venue after the show and there was Fr Pat at the stage door asking if there was anyone from Limerick in the show and from that night on a friendship was born and was so good to all of us for the remainder of our 9 month stay in Biloxi. One stand out memory of Biloxi was the time when my brother Timmy came to visit and Fr Pat put him up for his stay. He went above and beyond for him and they clicked straight away. We suddenly lost my brother Timmy in January just gone and I have been thinking back to that time so fondly recently.

 

We always stayed in touch , met up when he was home in Ireland and he was only delighted when I finally met a man and he was only more delighted he was a golfing man and was dying to marry me off. Unfortunately by the time I did Fr Pat was sick but I remember when I got engaged I said to myself I want Fr Pat to marry us. I’ve missed the chats over the last few years but know you are at peace now and most definitely having a laugh up there with my brother Timmy over that eventful trip he made to Biloxi Mississippi in 2001.

 

Rest in Peace Fr Pat you were one of a kind

 

— Sandra & Gary Pierse, Annacotty Limerick

 

 

 

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DEATH of Sr. Catarina RYAN Caherconlish, Limerick City, on 25th April 2024.

 

Sadly missed by her Mercy Community, her cousins and a wide circle of friends.

 

Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Friday, 26th April, from 4pm to 5.30pm. Funeral arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street, on Saturday, 27th April, for Requiem Mass at 3pm, followed by Burial in St. Mary’s Convent Cemetery.

 

With gratitude to God for Sr Catarinas life and generous service to God's people at home and in Brazil,remembering too the generousity of her family members to the church in Cashel&Emly, Brazil and Middlesborough. Reward, mercy and a joyful,eternal reunion for the Ryan family in the company of the blessed,peace to their souls.In prayer we remember them.Sympathy to her Mercy companions and cousins.

 

— Fr Conor Hayes, Templemore.

 

Deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sr. Catarina on her sad passing. Sr. Catarina was an exceptional woman who did so much over the years for the children and families of Moyross. Sr. Catarina was a true woman of faith who on a daily basis walked the journey of life with so many people facing incredible struggles. Her desire and passion to advocate for the most vulnerable in society undoubtedly left an indelible mark on us all. Sr. Catarina’s compassion, wit and insight will be greatly missed by our school community. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace. Ni bheidh a leithéid aris ann.

 

— Corpus Christi School, Moyross

 

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DEATH of Sr. Anne Dillon, (St. Paul’s Nursing Home, Limerick and late of Caversham, Reading, U.K.) 23rd April 2024, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St. Paul’s Nursing Home. Sadly missed by the Sisters of the Visitation Order, Ghent, Belgium. Predeceased by her brothers Bart, Billy and John. Deeply missed by her loving brother Tommy and family, her sister Christine and family, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, family and friends.

 

Reposing at Raheen Church on Thursday, 25th April, from 5pm to 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday, 26th April, at 12 noon followed by Cremation Service at Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.

 

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I will never forget being taught by Sister Anne at St Anne's Primary School as a child. She was not only a devoted Nun; but she was also an amazing teacher! I remember her teaching us right from wrong, prayers in Latin & everyone was able to recite their times tables at a young age without any struggle - all thanks to her.

 

 

 

Sister Anne was a huge part of St Anne's Primary School & the Caversham community as a whole & will be greatly missed by all those that were lucky enough to have met her.

 

 

 

My mum & I bumped into Sister Anne a few years ago when she was back on a visit to Caversham with her nephew Dylan. We were all so glad to meet again & to reminisce on all the good times from years ago. I'll treasure the memories.

 

 

 

My thoughts & prayers are with the Dillon family at this sad time.

 

 

 

You'll never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

 

— Carol, Caversham, Reading

 

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Death of Sr. Anne Collins (Peggy), member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph of Peace died peacefully in New Jersey on Wednesday, 17 April 2024. Late of Tureenamult, Gneeveguilla. Predeceased by her parents Timothy & Hannah, brothers Tim, Dan, Patie, John, Charlie & her sister Sr. Annunciata (Bridie). Sadly missed by her sister Hannah Mary (Doherty), sister-in-law Nellie Collins and many nieces and nephews.

 

 

 

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Sr. Miriam O’Connell of Presentation Sisters, Castle St., Tralee and formerly of Ballyhennessy, Lixnaw, and Presentation Convents including Caherciveen, Listowel and Mitchelstown and Castleisland, died on 17th April 2024. Predeceased by her parents Michael & Ellen, her baby brother John Anthony, her sisters Marie (Tobin), Josephine (Griffin) and her niece Deirdre (Griffin).

 

Survived by her Presentation Community, her sisters Sr. Regina (O’Connell- Presentation Convent, Tralee) & Elaine (Keane- Dromerin, Listowel), her brother Diarmuid (Ballyhennessy, Lixnaw) and sister-in-law Ena, brother-in-law Patrick (Griffin), her nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews. Funeral arriving to St. John’s Church, Tralee on Friday morning at 11:40 am where the Requiem Mass for Sr. Miriam will be celebrated at 12 noon, Interment afterwards in Presentation Convent Cemetery, Tralee.

 

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The Catholic Press

 

Dec 15 1932 • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

 

Page 34/48

 

St. Joseph's Convent, Perthville. Ceremony of Reception and Profession. On Wednesday, 30th ult., a very impressive religious ceremony took place at St. Joseph's, Perthville. Holy Mass was celebrated at 9.30 by his Lordship Dr. Norton, followed by a sermon suitable to the occasion by Rev. Father Kelly, of the Cathedral staff. Present in the sanctuary were Rev. Fathers Brodbin, Parker, Curran, Sheehan, Wisely, Duffy, Sacristan, McCarthy, Reen, and Scanlan. Moreno's Seventh Mass was sung by the convent choir. Special mention must be made of an exquisite Offertory, " Angelus. " The young ladies who received the habit were: Miss Florence Collacott, of Millthorpe, in religion Sister Mary Clotilde, and Miss Nancy Collins, of Sydney, Sister Mary Philip. The novices professed were: Sister M. Felicitas (Margaret O'Donnell, of Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland) ; Sister Mary Finian Hennessy,( Callan, County Kilkenny, Ireland) ; Sister Mary Gabrielle (Minnie McCarthy, Toomevara, County Tipperary) ; Sister Mary Augustine (Joan Relihan, Duagh, County Kerry) ; Sister Mary Peter (Josephine Griffin, Nenagh, County Tipperary) ; Sister Mary Edward (Mary Maloney, Porter's Retreat). Over 60 relatives and friends were entertained by the Sisters. The convent gardens and grounds never looked better; everything combined to make the day one of happy memories for Sisters and visitors.

 

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DEATH of Sister Imelda Kennelly, Sister of Charity of Jesus and Mary. Formerly of Finuge, St. Mary's Delvin, Co. Westmeath and Ros Glas Convent, Moore Abbey, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. Imelda- in her 97th year, died on 8th April 2024. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and extended family in Kerry, the U.K. and U.S.A; by the SCJM Community in Ireland and abroad.  Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, 11th April, in Moore Abbey Chapel, burial to follow in St. Evin's Cemetery, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. Requiem Mass recording can be viewed on the following updated link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuUzBg3AXU4

 

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The death has occurred of SR BAPTIST KIRBY on Wednesday 21st February 2018, formerly of Duagh and The Hospital, Castletownbere, Tralee, Kerry / Castletownbere, Cork. (Pre-deceased by her sister Kathleen). Regretted by her congregation of The Sisters of Mercy, her brother Bill Joe, her sisters Marie and Lilian, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews. removal at 6.30PM to The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 10.00AM followed by burial in Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery, Killarney.

 

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Bill Joe Kirby, Derrindaffe, Duagh,  on April 6th, 2024,  husband of the late Catherine and brother of the late Kathleen and Sr. Baptist. Bill Joe will be sadly missed by his sons Adrian and Liam, daughter Lisa, granddaughter Leah (the light of his life), daughters-in-law Abegail and Grainne, son-in-law Kevin, sisters Marie O'Connor and Lilyann Casey, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral arriving to St. Brigid's Church, Duagh, on Monday for Requiem Mass for Bill Joe being celebrated at 3.00 pm, followed by burial afterwards in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.

 

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Below entered in Newtownsandes tribute

 

Sister Maureen Clifford, RSJ, Coolnacalee, Currans, Farranfore, Australia and New Zealand. Died 29th March 2024. Deeply regretted by Sisters of Saint Joseph, her brothers Pat, George, Denis and John,nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

 

Reposing at Killeentierna Parish Centre, Currow on Sunday from 3pm to 5pm. Remains arriving at the Church of Saint Therese & Saint Colmcille, Currans on Monday morning for 11am mass. Burial afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Killeentierna, Currow. Mass will be live-streamed on Killeentierna Churches Facebook Page.

 

Date of Death: Thursday 28th March 2024

 

 

 

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  Sr. Consilio Dineen, formerly Convent of Mercy Templemore Co. Tipperary and Gortnabroces, Rathmore Co. Kerry. Died at Catherine McAuley Nursing Home, Limerick, on Tuesday the 26th of March 2024. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Elizabeth, Brothers Denis and Con, sisters, Sister Evangelist, Mary and Phil, sisters in law, brothers in law.

 

Sadly, missed by her brother Paddy, sisters Betty and Kathleen, sisters in law Breeda and Pearl, brother-in-law Peter, nieces and nephews, Mercy community, relatives and friends.

 

removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Templemore. Prayers of Commendation and Farewell on Good Friday, the 29th, at 12 noon followed by interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

 

Messages of condolence may be left at www.ejgrey.com

 

 

 

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The death has occurred of Sr. Miriam O’DONOVAN of St. Mary’s Convent, Bishop Street, Limerick City, formerly of Newcastle West on 23rd March 2024. Sadly missed by her sister Peg (Casey), brothers Stephen & Fr. Paddy, sisters-in-law Kitty & Nellie, and brother-in-law Donal, sisters in community and South Central Province, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

 

Funeral arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street, on Tuesday 26th March, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Convent Cemetery.

 

 

 

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DEATH of BR. JOHN BENILDUS (BEN) FENTON, Presentation Brothers, Maiville, Turners Cross, Cork and Ballydonoghue, Killfinane, Co. Limerick, on March 13th 2024, peacefully in the Community House, Maiville. Predeceased by his parents, John and Catherine, by his brothers, Denis, Tom, Maurice and Liam and by his sisters, Kay, Martha and Sr. Gabriel. Mourned by his Presentation Brothers in the Maiville Community and in the wider Presentation Family and by his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Reposing in the Brothers Oratory in Maiville, Turners Cross (T12 TP95) on Sunday (March 17th) from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday (March 18th) at 11am in Christ the King Church, Turner’s Cross. Burial afterwards in Mount St Joseph Cemetery, Blarney Street, Cork. (T23 NX45)

 

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DEATH of Sr. Evelyn Maguire, Presentation Convent, Lixnaw on Tuesday 27th February, 2024. Sr. Evelyn is predeceased by her parents Kathleen and Owen, her brother Felim and sister Maura,(Presentation Convent, Clonmel). Evelyn will be sadly missed by her Presentation family, her relatives in Mayo, Fermanagh, Cork, Dublin and a wide circle of friends.

 

Reposing at Buckley/Finucane Funeral Home, Lixnaw, on Thursday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem mass will be celebrated for Sr. Evelyn in St. Michael's Church, Lixnaw on Friday at 11.00 am. livestreamed on http://www.churchcamlive.ie/lixnaw-parish-live Sr. Evelyn will be laid to rest in the Sisters' Cemetery, Presentation Convent, Lixnaw. If you wish to leave a message of sympathy to relatives and family of Evelyn, please use condolence button below.

 

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CHINA: On the 72nd anniversary of his death in a Chinese prison camp, Bishop Francis X. Ford was remembered as a “faith-filled preacher of the Gospel” and an example to all of how to live a Christian life.

 

 

 

Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Raymond Chappetto was the main celebrant and homilist at a memorial Mass Feb. 21 at St. James Cathedral-Basilica in Downtown Brooklyn.  Among the concelebrants were Father Kevin Hanlon, MM, a member of the Maryknoll Society, for which Bishop Ford was ordained; Msgr. John Vesey and Father Vincentius Do, members of the committee for the cause of beatification of Bishop Ford; and Father Bryan Patterson, rector of St. James.

 

 

 

Bishop Chappetto pointed out that Bishop Ford was born in Brooklyn and baptized at Sacred Heart Church, Adelphi St., not far from the Cathedral-Basilica.  His family later attended St. Joseph’s Church, currently the Co-Cathedral of the Diocese.

 

 

 

After attending St. Joseph’s parish school, Bishop Ford went on to Cathedral Prep, Manhattan, and then was the first seminarian to enroll for missionary service at Maryknoll.  He was part of the first Maryknoll missionary band to serve in China, where he was named a bishop in 1935 and later died while imprisoned there by Communist forces.

 

https://thetablet.org/sainthood-candidate-bishop-francis-x-ford-is-remembered-with-a-memorial-mass/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=295436487&utm_content=295436487&utm_source=hs_email

 

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Bishop Francis X. Ford, MM- Born: January 11, 1892

 

Ordained: December 5, 1917- Died: February 21, 1952

 

Francis X. Ford was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 11, 1892. His father was Editor of “The Freeman’s Journal” and a dedicated champion of Irish freedom. From his youth, Francis was very much influenced by the world of journalism and literature which surrounded him.

 

https://maryknollmissionarchives.org/deceased-fathers-bro/bishop-francis-x-ford-mm/

 

 

 

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Deceased Fathers and Brothers

 

https://maryknollmissionarchives.org/deceased-fathers-and-brothers/

 

 

 

 

 

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Bishop Walsh returned to Maryknoll, N.Y. in 1936, following the death of Bishop James Anthony Walsh. In April of that year he was elected the second Superior General of Maryknoll. During his ten-year term he supervised Maryknoll’s first mission efforts to Latin America and Africa. At the Vatican’s request after his term of office, Bishop Walsh returned to China in 1948 as head of the Catholic Central Bureau in Shanghai to coordinate the Church’s missionary efforts throughout the country.

 

 

 

When the Communists came to power in 1949, all foreign clergy were harassed and pressured to leave. The government ordered Bishop Walsh’s Bureau closed in 1951. When Maryknoll superiors expressed concern for his safety, Bishop Walsh betrayed a trace of his Irish temper: “To put up with a little inconvenience at my age is nothing. Besides, I am a little sick and tired of being pushed around on account of my religion.” He was arrested October 18, 1958 and sentenced to 20 years in prison. During those years in jail he received no news reports and only one non-Chinese visitor. His brother, the late William C. Walsh, former Maryland State Attorney General, was allowed to visit him in 1960. Without advance notice he was freed from Shanghai’s prison hospital after serving almost twelve years of his sentence. Clad in rumpled khaki trousers and a faded checkered shirt, he walked across Hong Kong’s Lo Wu Bridge to freedom on July 10, 1970.

 

https://maryknollmissionarchives.org/deceased-fathers-bro/bishop-james-e-walsh-mm/

 

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Sister Gertrude Marie Shaughnessy, MM

 

Born: March 9, 1902- Entered: July 2, 1931- Died: November 13, 1985

 

It did not come as a surprise when in April, 1976, Sister Gertrude Marie became the first U.S. religious to receive Panama’s medal of outstanding achievement: The Order of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, from President Demetrio B. Lakas. The patients at the Leprosarium petitioned the President to recognize Sister’s 30 years of service. Then again, on March 30, 1978, Sister Gertrude Marie was one of three individuals whom the Canal Zone government awarded with the Gold Panama Canal Honorary Public Service Medallion. This award cited her “Devotion to the countless thousands of the young and old, the needy and the sick of the Isthmian community. She has given help to the poor in areas where others are generally unable to go.  She has given help to the poor in areas where others are generally unable to go. She has given of herself and provided a channel by which others can assist the needy, the old and the abandoned in the inner city section of Panama.”

 

 

 

On the occasion of her 50th Anniversary as a Maryknoll Sister, on May 8th, 1981, she was presented with the Panama Canal Master Key Award in the rank of “Angel of the Locks.”

 

https://maryknollmissionarchives.org/deceased-sisters/sister-gertrude-marie-shaughnessy-mm/

 

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In Good Faith with Sister Mary Michael Fox - Student, Teacher, Catechist, Author

 

https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf061-mary-michael-fox

 

 

 

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Presentation Sisters

 

https://dbqpbvms.org/

 

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In Memory of Sister Angela Feeney

 

August 17, 1916 – July 3, 2012

 

Sister Mary Angela Feeney, 95, daughter of Jerome and Johanna (Sullivan) Feeney, was born Imelda Gertrude on August 17, 1916 in Dubuque, IA. She entered the Sisters of the Presentation in September, 1937 and professed her perpetual vows on July 31, 1943.

 

https://dbqpbvms.org/in-memory-of-sister-angela-feeney/

 

 

 

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Tens of thousands of people will meet on the National Mall in D.C. tomorrow for the annual Pro-Life rally.

 

https://youtu.be/P-EiLajrJQQ?si=lmzQFhC1-ViMbv9D

 

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BRODERICK, REV. FATHER

 

WILLIAM

 

Father Broderick was a retired Priest of the Diocese of Sacramento who passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2002, in Carmichael. Father Broderick was born in County Kerry, Ireland, in 1925. He was ordained for the Diocese of Sacramento in 1949 at St. Peter's College, Wexford, Ireland. He served as Assistant Pastor to various parishes in the Diocese of Sacramento. He served as Pastor to Sacred Heart Parish, Fort Jones, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Dunsmuir, Sacred Heart Parish, Anderson, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Sacramento, Holy Spirit Parish, Fairfield, and St. Joseph Parish, Sacramento. He resided in Carmichael since his retirement in 1988. Father was a Chaplain in the U.S. Army, and saw action during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Silver Star. Father was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Ellen Broderick, and three brothers, J. Brendan, Thomas, and Edward Broderick. He is survived by his brothers, Patrick, Sean, and Desmond, and his sister, Maria O'Carroll, all living in Ireland, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Vigil Service which will be held Monday, December 16 at 7:00 PM at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 5057 Cottage Way, Carmichael. The funeral Mass which will be offered for the repose of his soul will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM also at Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. W.F. GORMLEY & SONS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

 

Published by The Sacramento Bee from Dec. 14 to Dec. 17, 2002.

 

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DEATH has occurred of Sr. Mary Hanrahan late of Kilbaha, Sister to Jackie Hanrahan, Order of the Holy Spirit, St. Josephs Convent, Olney, England who passed away peacefully on the 1st of October.2023,  May She Rest in Peace.

 

 

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Saint Andrew Community

The Saint Andrew Community started their mission in Scotland on 10 March 2013. Since 2019 they

have been recognised by the Church, as a Public Association of the Faithful under Bishop Hugh Gil-

bert of Aberdeen Diocese, Scotland. The Saint Andrew Community came together in Ireland on 13

October 2012.

There are currently 6 members: one from the Czech Republic, two Americans, and 3 Irish

(all from Limerick! and two of whom are from Abbeyfeale parish,

Sr. Kelly and Sr. Eleanor Collins)

The Saint Andrew Community has a real focus on evangelisation, especially teenagers, and also serv-

ing the poor. They have worked hard to develop youth ministry in the diocese,

teaching catechism, organising youth pilgrimages, and running weekly youth groups. As well as this,

they have helped many to grow in an appreciation for, and understanding of,

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Through their prayers and work, many young people, and others,

have had their faith kindled and strengthened.

The sisters ask for the support of your prayers and Sr. Kelly and Sr. Eleanor especially wish to thank

those in the Parish of Abbeyfeale who have been so faithful to Daily Mass,

Adoration and praying the rosary. They say that you are a great witness of faith and the

graces from your prayers are many!

Sr Kelly and Sr Eleanor said this week that “With good St Joseph may we always be all for Jesus

through Mary! May we do all things for the glory of God and salvation of souls,

knowing that this life is a pilgrimage to heaven. Let us help each other to reach the glory which has

been prepared for those who love God”. The priests and parishioners of

Abberyfeale parish congratulate Sr Eleanor and Sr Kelly on their final profession and pray God’s

blessing on their work and ministry

March 2023 Abbeyfeale Newsletter.

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DEATH of Father Patrick J. Larkin, a priest of the Diocese of Wichita for 63 years, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 at the Catholic Care Center in Wichita. He was 89. Services were held on Saturday, Nov. 26, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita. A rosary at 8:30 a.m. and  funeral Mass at 9 a.m. Fr. Larkin was born on March 16, 1933, in Carrueragh, Knockanure. He received his seminary education at St. Kieran's College in Kilkenny, and was ordained on June 2, 1957. He was appointed an assistant at St. Patrick Parish in Parsons, Kansas on Oct. 21, 1957. He later served at Holy Saviour Parish, as a teacher at Mount Carmel, as an assistant at Blessed Sacrament Parish, and then returned to Mount Carmel as the director of Religious Education.

Fr. Larkin was named pastor of St. Patrick Church in Harper on July 1, 1967. Before being moved to St. Patrick Parish in Kingman in 1973, he served as the diocesan director of a Thanksgiving Clothing Drive, and of the Bishop’s Relief Collection. While at Kingman he also served on the diocesan Liturgical Commission and the Priests’ Council.

In 1984, after serving for about nine years in Kingman, Fr. Larkin was named pastor of St. Ignatius Parish in Neodesha. He was moved to St. Louis Parish in Waterloo and St. Rose Parish in Mt. Vernon in 1986. The next year he was named pastor of Mother of God Parish in Oswego and Sacred Heart Parish in Chetopa. Father served the two Southeast Kansas parishes for about eight years before being named pastor of St. Martin Parish in Caldwell in 1995. He retired three years later. Fr. Larkin was one of 63 priests from Ireland who served the diocese. Father Larkin is sadly missed by his nephews and nieces and extended members of the Larkin Family at home and abroad.

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JUBILEE: Four Sisters of Mercy, originally from Ballyduff, celebrated Jubilees in Auburn, California on September 17th, 2022. Sisters were celebrating 240 combined years of profession.  They are -  Sr. Maureen Costelloe & Sr. Grace O’Flaherty each celebrating 70 years, Sr. Sheila Browne & Sr. Clare Marie Dalton each celebrating 50 years. 

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HOTIZONS on Radio Kerry Nov 6^th 2022; A Cahersiveen woman who founded the Texas based order: Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate is central to the story Sr. Ann Finnerty tells on Horizons at 9 Sunday morning. Margaret Mary Healy Murphy 1833-1907.

 

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Great Ballylongford Woman from Jer

Attachments Mon, 3 Oct 2016, 17:44

to Mary

A new St Louis Centenarian

by Maud Murphy SSL

 

  http://sistersofstlouis.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/mqsmqpug3kv

 

Thursday, June 18- 2015 was a very special day in the life of the

English Mission, as Teresa Walsh SSL celebrated her 100th birthday.

Teresa liked to remind the sisters that she was born in June 1915,

before the birth of the Irish Free State. She grew up in

Ballylongford, Co Kerry, and after her secondary school years in

Monaghan, she entered religious life there. Sr Brenda, as she was

known as then, was missioned to Yarmouth in 1939 just as World War II

was breaking out. The following year, she accompanied the school

children to Retford where they were sheltered during the war years.

Soon after that, she went to Notre Dame College in Glasgow where she

did her teacher training. She spent short periods in Newcastle, Co

Down, and also in Bury St Edmund’s, but Great Yarmouth was her home

for most of her teaching life. She is fondly remembered there by

parents and past pupils, and many keep in touch with her right up to

the present day.

 

Teresa has lived a very full life. She loved to write and travel and

see the world and she visited places as far away as Alaska, the Holy

Land and Oberammergau. She was always very close to her family of

origin and they treasure her and love her dearly. Her early retirement

days were spent in Yarmouth, but in 2006 she moved to Newmarket

Convent as she needed extra care. Just a few months ago, she moved

into Kentford Manor Nursing Home, a few miles outside Newmarket, and

it was there she celebrated her big day.

 

The Staff of the Nursing Home pulled out all the stops and welcomed

the guests with open arms. There were 40 of us at the celebration,

including St Louis Sisters, the Walsh family and staff from Newmarket

Convent who had cared for Teresa until recently. Teresa looked radiant

- Roisín Hannaway SSL made sure of that - and while she seemed a bit

mystified at times, she smiled and seemed at peace with all the fuss.

Some of the more touching moments included: Fr Simon kneeling down at

her side during Mass and speaking to her tenderly for the homily;

opening the very colourful birthday card from the Queen; and the

letter and Centenarian Bounty (£1800 sterling) from the President of

Ireland. We Irish were so proud! The staff served up dinner, Teresa

blew out her candles, and we had birthday cake washed down with

champagne.

Soon it was time for us to go. But we have so many happy memories of a

very special person on an extra special day. Let us thank God for

Teresa and may her remaining time on this earth be happy and peaceful.

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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1967 a - 0495.pdf

 

May 1967

Three priests and two nuns of the same family all serving in Africa, of whom Holy Ghost Father, Michael Colbert Woulfe, who will offer the Mass is one of those priests from Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, He is In this country by order of Arch-bishop John T. McCarthy (Co. Clare) to raise $300,000 to build a mission high school and seminary for 200 African boys.

When it is recalled that Father Woulfe's uncle, Cornelius Colbert, one of the youngest leaders who gave his life on the altar of patriotism in the 1916 Rebellion that Ireland might be free, consistently the next generation animated by a higher ideal, serves the poor, the lowly.

Father Woulfe was born In Abbeyfeale, County Limerick. His brother Father Richard, serves with him in Kenya, while his other brother, Cornelius, is in Nigeria, Sister Agatha, In the educational field, is stationed in Nigeria, and Sister Ide administers a hospital in Ghana,

William Geary is chairman of arrangements

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1816 – The foundation of the Congregation on January 25.

 

– Father Eugene de Mazenod with four other companions began to live a community life in Aix-en-Provence, France.

 

https://www.omiworld.org/our-charism/history/historical-timeline/

 

 

 

Mahony, Patrick; Born in Leeds, England, on 16 July 1833.Took the habit in Sicklinghall on 16 February 1854

 

Final Oblation in Sicklinghall on 17 February 1856 (No. 565) Died in Daingean on 21 May 1916

 

https://www.omiworld.org/lemma/mahony-patrick/

 

 

 

Egan, James; Born in Killarney, Ireland, on December 16, 1792

 

Ordained priest for diocese of Kerry in September 1816 Took the habit in Grace Dieu on January 24, 1849. Oblation in Maryvale, on January 25, 1850 (No. 273).Died in Stillorgan, Ireland, on March 26, 1869

 

https://www.omiworld.org/lemma/egan-james/

 

https://www.omiworld.org/?s=born+county+kerry

 

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DEATH: Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Quinlan, Salford Diocese, Manchester and formerly Cahill’s Park, Tralee, died on 10th March 2022, son of the late Thomas and Mary (nee Daly), also pre-deceased by his sister Marie Murphy, his brothers Fr John S.M.A. and Olly (Dublin), brother-in-law Frank Murphy, niece Miriam Murphy and nephew John Quinlan. Survived by his brothers Tommy, Mons. Michael (Salford Diocese), sisters Philomena Casey and Adrienne Young, sisters-in-law Yvonne & Áine, brothers-in-law Derek Casey & J.J. Young, The Clergy of the Diocese of Kerry and Salford, his nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, his long standing housekeeper Marlyn Waldron,

 

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Red Bluff News, Volume XIX, Number 34, 8 July 1904

 

SAD DOUBLE DROWNING Two Theological Students Find Watery Graves William J. Orr and William Barry Victims of Swimming Accident Neat Paskenta, on Friday Morning

 

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Mr. Barry was a native of County Kerry, Ireland, and formerly resided in San Francisco where an 'older brother Rev. Father Barry, is a curate of St. Patrick’s church. He is also survived by a sister who is a nun in the Dominican Convent at San Rafael.

 

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=RBN19040708.2.54&srpos=17&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN-nun+native+kerry-------1

 

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Press Democrat, Volume XLII, Number 184, 6 August 1915

 

DEATH AT MIDNIGHT OF REV. FATHER LEAHY OF PETALUMA Much Beloved Priest Dies Suddenly While on an Outing at Duncans Springs—Many Years of Labour in Sonoma County

 

 

 

At midnight the Rev. Father Jeremiah Leahy, beloved pastor of St. Vincent’s Roman Catholic Church, Petaluma, died at Duncan Springs, where he went a short time since.

 

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Kerry News 1894-1941, Monday, September 26, 1927; Page: 3

 

NATIVE OF KERRY

 

 

 

Mother M. Veronica Duggan, who died at the Convent of Mercy, Grafton N.S.W., aged 79, was a native of Kerry. She went to Grafton with the first band of Sisters from Bermondsey, London, and founded a number of convents. For twelve years she was Superior of the Order.

 

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Kerry Reporter 1924-1935, Saturday, November 14, 1931; Page: 5

 

 

 

DIED IN CALIFORNIA.

 

Mrs. Delhi Murphy, Native Of Kerry.

 

 

 

Mrs. Delia Murphy  a native of Kerry, and daughter of the late Timothy and Catherine Dunleavy, died suddenly at San Francisco. Surviving are her husband, J. J. Murphy, two daughters, one son, two grandchildren, and the following sistors and brothers: Sister Mary Leilia,? of Rome, Italy ; Sister Mary Andrew, of Lancashire, England : Sister Maria Bernard, of Youghal. Ireland : Patrick, Denis and Francis Dunleavy, Mrs. M. Scanlan and Mrs J. Jones of San Francisco: Mrs. ?. Fallon, of llodwocd ? City: John _TWnard and Sheila Dunleavy and Mrs. J. Stack, of Ireland.

 

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The Liberator (Tralee) 1914-1939, Tuesday, September 04, 1928; Page: 3

 

IRISH-AMERICAN BISHOP DEAD NATIVE OF KERRY.

 

 

 

Most Rev. Patrick J. Keane, D.D., Lord Bishop of Sacramento, died on Sunday at the Bishop's House, Sacramento, California.

 

Brothers Irish Priests.

 

He has two brothers in the priesthood in Ireland—Rev. John Keane, S.J., Rathfarnham, Dublin, and Rev. Wm. Keane, P.P., Milltown, Kerry. The diocese of Sacramento covers a territory of 9 2,000 square miles in northern California and Nevada.

 

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Nationalist and Leinster Times 1883-current, Friday, August 05, 1966; Page: 12

 

 

 

REV.- FR. Griffin, a native of Kerry who is home on holidays  from New Zealand, is presently acting chaplain at Moore Abbey, Monasterevan. He is deputising for Rev. Fr. Tynan, who is on holiday. Also visiting the Sisters of Charity at Moore Abbey are Rev. Sr. Gonzaga, Pakistan and Rev. Mother Baptist, Ceylon, both natives of Kerry and who are members of the same order.

 

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Kerry News 1894-1941, Wednesday, May 02, 1934; Page: 6

 

Dr'. Maurice McKenna, a native of Kerry, has been appointed Medical Officer of Health for the City of Brunswick. Brunswick is a suburb of Melbourne, and is the second city in Victoria.

 

 

 

Dr. McKenna  attended Clandouglas National School in the early days of Masters Maurice Kearney and Jeremiah Deane, when Dr. Shanahan and Master Peter Gleasure were also pupils at that school.

 

.Dr. McKenna is a nephew of the late Archpriest, Maurice McKenna (Duagh), who was Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

 

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Killarney Echo and South Kerry Chronicle 1899-1920, Saturday, March 15, 1913; Page: 3

 

A Native of Kerry

 

It is with feelings of the deepest regret that his many friends and old pupils read the announcement of the death of Rev. Brother Laserian O'Connell, of the Christian Brothers, which occurred on Monday last, at the House of the Order in Wexford.

 

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The Liberator (Tralee) 1914-1939, Saturday, November 09, 1918; Section: Front page, Page: 1

 

NATIVE OF KERRY

 

"Within the past few days his numerous Irish friends in London paid special honour to the Very Rev. Canon Timothy J. King, a native of the Diocese of Kerry, who--was recently raised to the purple on the nomination of Cardinal Bourne.

 

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The Liberator (Tralee) 1914-1939, Saturday, August 28, 1926; Page: 9

 

A NATIVE OF KERRY

 

Redlands; In more recent times. Monsignor Fitzgerald was made Promontory Apostolic, co that his full title in Rt. Rev. Monsignor T. J. Fitzgerald, P.A., V.F. (llig.it Rev. Monsignor T. J. Fitzgerald, who was at one time a C.C., in Tralee, is brother of the respected P.P., of Fines, Rev. M. P. Fitzgerald, -and the late Rev. J. K. Fitzgerald, P.P., of Ardfert, was his brother.)

 

 

 

 

 

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Irish Independent 1905-current, Monday, September 22, 1969; Page: 9

 

Medical Missionaries is a native of Kerry

 

By Joseph Power

 

SISTER M. Stella Phelan (44), a native of Tarbert, Co. Kerry, has been appointed Mother General of the Medical Missionaries of Mary.

 

 

 

She, succeeds Mother Mary Martin, who founded the Medical Missionaries in 1937. Mother Stella Phelan, who is in Uganda, where she is Medical Officer in the Medical Missionaries hospital, is expected in Drogheda in a few days’ time.

 

 

 

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DEATH of Sister Perpetua O’Keeffe, (Cork, Convent of Mercy, Skibbereen, Co. Cork and formerly of Kilmeaney, Kilmorna, Listowel, on 17th March 2022. Sister Perpetua, (Kathleen), daughter of the late Joseph and Ellen O’Keeffe and sister of Con, Brendan, Sheila, Eileen, Bridie and the late Mai and Theresa. Sadly missed by the Sisters of Mercy, her brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, former colleagues and past pupils of Mercy Heights Secondary School.

 

Reception Saturday (19th) at 10.30am into the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, for 11.00am Requiem Mass, funeral afterwards to Ahavoher Cemetery.

 

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DEATH of Ella Corridan (née Quinlan) The Square, Listowel, on 23rd February 2022. Wife of the late Dr Robert and mother of Pat, Veronica, Catherine, Richard, Robert, Paul, Bernice and John. Predeceased by her sister Margaret (Keane), brother Brendan, stepsisters Rosie (Harty), Bertha (Kenny), Mary (Sr. Brendan) and stepbrother Richard. Sadly missed by her family, sister Ray (Colivet), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, Mary, Marge, Dolores, Annette and Jo and sons-in-law Con and Hugh, nieces, and nephews.

 

 

 

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 February 2022;

 

DEATH recently of Sr. Margaret (Austin) Stack, Liverpool U.K. (order of Servants of the Mother of God), late of Cahirdown, Listowel.

 

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PRESENTATION SISTERS

 

Irish Examiner 1841-current, Tuesday, September 26, 1933; Page: 4

 

LISTOWEL SISTER'S DEATH.

 

The death of the late Sister Regis Kennelly, of the Presentation Convent, Listowel, which occurred at a private nursing home in Dublin in the 51st year of her age and the 31st of her religious profession, has occasioned genuine and widespread regret throughout North Kerry. She devoted her talents to teaching, and she endeared herself to parents and scholars alike, many of whom travelled many miles to be present at her funeral.

 

Following Requiem Mass at the Convent Chapel, Listowel, the interment took place. The chief mourners were: Mother Gerard, Presentation Novitiate, Oakpark, Tralee; Mrs. Moran, Keylod (sister); Jerh. Kennelly, Knockanure, M.C.C. (brother); Patk. Kennelly and Patk. Moran (nephews), Eileen Kennelly, Mary Moran (nieces); John J. Kennelly, J. P. Kennelly, P. D. Kennelly, John D. Kennelly, Patk. Kennelly, Timothy Kennelly, Thomas Lyons, B. Cunningham (cousins).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Feb 2020 Tarbert Notes;

 

The death took place of Sr Sacred Heart Meade, St Vincent’s Convent, Galway and formerly of Glencullare, Tarbert. She died on Wednesday 2 February and her Requiem Mass was celebrated in the Franciscan Abbey Church, Galway on Friday 4 February followed by interment in the Sisters of Mercy Convent, Galway. Aged 94, Kathleen was one of four daughters born to James and Sarah Meade of Pulleen, Tarbert.

 

All four daughters attended Reenturk Primary School and Kathleen and her sister Delia completed their secondary school education at the Convent of Mercy, Tuam, County Galway and both joined the Mercy Order.

 

Kathleen entered the Mercy Order as Sr. Sacred Heart and trained as a teacher at Carysfort Teacher Training College. All her teaching career was spent in primary teaching at An Spidéal, Connemara where she was very popular with pupils and staff. Her sister Delia joined the Order as Sr Raphael and her academic career was spent teaching at the Mercy Secondary School in Galway city.

 

When both sisters retired they lived out their retirement at the Convent of Mercy in Oughterard, Galway where Sr Rachael died in 2008. She was also predeceased by her elder sister Sadie O’Connor who died in Tarbert at the age of 97 on 2 November 2021 and her sister Moira Prendiville. Sympathy of the community to her nephews and nieces and the extended O’Connor and Prendiville families.

 

 

 

Please pray for the repose of the Soul of Sister Sacred Heart (Kathleen) Meade,

 

Puleen & Religious Sisters of Charity, Galway city who died recently (Ballylongford notes)

 

 

 

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Kerry born priest search

 

https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=015080749438202091167%3Aj3njhim80qu&q=Kerry+born+priest&sa=Search&cof=FORID%3A0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Irish Standard 16 Oct 1915; Rev Jeremiah Leahy Pastor of St Vincent’s Church Petaluma, Cal., died last month aged fifty two a Native of County Kerry, graduated from All Hollows Dublin. Ordained 1888 at St Ballarat, Australia for San Francisco diocese, was assistant at St Vincent’s served at Sonoma and was administrator at St Mary’s Stockton, before becoming pastor at St Vincent’s, four years ago.

 

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SISTER JOAN O’CONNOR’S GOLDEN JUBILEE of RELIGIOUS PROFESSION Kowloon City, Hong Kong, China – 29 April 2012

 

A Jubilee is special at any time, but a Golden Jubilee Celebration of Missionary Religious Life is extra special!

 

On Sunday, 29 April past, Sister Joan O’Connor who hails from Lisselton, Co Kerry, celebrated 50 years as a Columban missionary religious. As she did 25 years ago for her Silver Jubilee, Sr Joan celebrated in Hong Kong, China. For as she said ‘I have spent 39 years of my life working in China Mainland and Hong Kong so I belong here!’

 

 

 

Members of both branches of the Columban family came from China Mainland joining with those in Hong Kong for a very joyful and happy evening in the Sisters’ apartment in Kowloon City. The celebrant and homilist at the Eucharist was Fr Eamon Sheridan SSC, one of the Columban Fathers General Council, Hong Kong.

 

 

 

Joan, being a good organizer, had everyone involved from preparation of the venue to catering, singing, photography etc. Nothing was left wanting.

 

 

 

But the last word was with Joan: during the Mass she expressed how full of gratitude she was for her life as a Columban Sister and for her Columban community, and for how she had experienced the Lord so powerfully throughout her life.

 

https://www.columbansisters.org/sister-joan-oconnors-golden-jubilee-of-religious-profession-kowloon-city-hong-kong-china-29-april-2012/

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.columbansisters.org/columban-sisters-90-years-of-missionary-journey/

 

 

 

 

 

Was ridding Hong Kong of TB one of the greatest legacies of the Columban Sisters?

 

It was. We had two doctors, Sr. Mary Aquinas Monaghan andSr. Mary Gabriel O’Mahoney, who were internationally renowned for their work on TB. They were linked with Brompton Hospital and the Medical Research Council in London. They did a lot of research and wrote a lot about the treatment of TB, and we did lots of trials of TB drugs to see how effective they were.

 

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Fr. Maurice Flynn Glencullare Tarbert, ordained Carmelite 1980 son of Mary A Dowling and Mce. Flynn.

 

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DEATH of Bridget (Bridie) O'DONNELL (née Moloney), Kilcara, Duagh.

 

Bridget (Bridie) O’Donnell (nee Moloney), Lystoll Lodge Nursing Home, Listowel and formerly of Kilcara, Duagh and Shanbally, Abbeyfeale, who passed away on Friday, January 28th 2022, Bridie, wife of the late Dan and mother of her late infant son Daniel, is very sadly missed by her daughter Marie McLoughlin, son Dermot, daughter-in-law Claire, son-in-law Jimmy, grand-daughter Ava, sister-in-law Mary and her husband Jack, brothers-in-law Fr. Jack, Tom and his wife Ann, Tony Murphy (Bridie is predeceased by her sister-in-law Kathy Murphy), all her cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

 

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DEATH on 28^th January 2022 of Sr. Peter (Mary) Horan of Presentation Convent, Killarney, and Castleisland, Kerry. Formerly of Brosna. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, her Presentation Sisters, relatives, many dear friends and the staff and residents at Our Lady Of Lourdes Care Facility, Kilcummin. Predeceased by her parents Cornelius and Bridget and her brothers Tom, Jimmy, Danny, DC, Fr Neily and Rory.

 

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DEATH has occurred on 2 February 2022 of Sr. Sacred Heart Meade, of St. Vincent’s Convent, Galway City, Galway / Tarbert. Predeceased by her parents James and Sarah Meade, her sisters Sr. Raphael, Moira Prendiville and Sadie O’Connor. Fondly remembered by the Sisters of Mercy in St. Vincent’s and Western Province, her nieces, nephews, nieces-in-law, nephews-in-law, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandnieces, and great grandnephews.

 

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Grave Lisselton

 

"Here lies in the hope of the blessed resurrection of Laurence Mangan Missionary Rector for seven years of the churches of Middleton of the Diocese of Hartford  North America, who returned his soul to God in Queenstown in Ireland the 2nd day of August in the  year  of the restoration of salvation 1863 in the sixty-sixth year of his life, in whose memory Patrick ??? PP, of Keelmachedor had me make this monument. R.I.P.". Inscription in Latin

 

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I don’t know who your Fr Mangan might be. I only came across one Fr Mangan in my research and he was Fr Cornelius Mangan born in Tarbert in 1881 to Daniel Mangan and Mary Malone in Tarbert. He joined the Holy Ghost Fathers and served in Belfast for over 30 years and was a great friend of Eamon deValera and others. A sister of his had a licensed premises in Chapel St Tarbert, one Ellen Mangan. Your man must have North Kerry connections to say he is buried in Lisellton cemetery. Kilmakedar would be in South Kerry and possible Patrick, the PP was a friend of his? The Diocesan Archives in Killarney may have some information on him.

 

From Patrick Lynch.

 

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HISTORY OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION:  The Church of the Assumption was built during the years 1966 – 1968 under the leadership of Philip Canon Enright, who is buried in the grounds. The Church replaced St Mary’s Church which was located in New Street and where St Mary’s Boys National School now resides. The land was kindly donated by the Broderick family and the Sisters of Mercy Abbeyfeale. It provides valuable parking for those entering the town of Abbeyfeale today.  In the grounds of the Church, there is a statue to the memory of James Joseph Sheehy who died in 1948 in Chicago. Mr. Sheehy was a native of the area and it was erected by Fr. Vincent J. Sheehy in 1985 who was a priest in Miami. The Holy Water font in the grounds is believed to come from the original Cistercian Abbey. A Grotto has also been erected to the right of the Church.  To the left of the Church, there is a small plot where priests who served in the area or came from the area are buried. Three members of the McEnery family are buried here. Thomas, Patrick and Denis were all priests in the Diocese of Duluth in Minnesota. Also, two brothers of the Murphy family, Seán and T. J. were priests in Rockhampton, Australia. Two other priests who preached the Gospels in far-flung places were J. Downey in Canberra, Australia, and Monsignor Daniel P. Collins in Los Angeles. Two local priests are also buried here, Monsignor Dan Gallagher and Canon O’Donoghue.

 

Abbeyfeale Church

 

http://www.abbeyfealeparish.ie/2022/01/community-notices-16th-jan-2022/

 

 

 

These stained glass windows are donated in memory of Denis and Mary Lyons of Port, Abbeyfeale, Dick and Mary Hartnett of Port, Sr. Theresa, Joe and Eily, Connie, Sr. Immaculata, and Bridie Hartnett of Port, and James and Julia Quirke respectively. The chapel was opened in June 1991 by Bishop Newman.

 

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Listowel Connection

 

Troy family of Church St.

 

I posted last week about a Fr. Charles Troy of Ballyfermot who hailed originally from Listowel.

 

Here below are two extacts from writing by Bryan Mac Mahon who knew the family well:

 

"...I digress for a moment to call attention to the Troy family, five of whom were

 

prIests - three were monsignori — who achieved eminence in many aspects of

 

U.S. ecclesiastical life, including army chaplaincies, college and parochial life.

 

Miss Mai Quinlan of Church Street reminds me of Fr. Jim’s appearance at the

 

Eucharistic Congress in 1932 in Dublin dressed as an honorary Indian chief and

 

leading a troupe of full-blooded Indians!

 

She too recalled the five priests and Sr. Mary Jane, together with their father,

 

John and his wife, Bessie, nee McKenna, holding a musical evening in their home

 

with Thomas Purcell at the keyboard.

 

The Purcells later lived in Charles St.

 

The best known member of the Troy family on this side of the Atlantic was ex-kerry

 

player Father Charlie Troy, Ballyfermot, whom I saw trying to make

 

peace in Listowel during a Civil War battle for possession of the town.

 

As a postscript, I am reminded that John Troy’s wife, Bessie has come down to us as a marvellous personality — she impishly interrupted the musical evening by encouraging an itinerant barrel-organ

 

player to render rauccus tunes outside the window. The evening ended in

 

uproarious laughter.'

 

 

 

and this introduction to a songbook

 

 

 

 

 

"A feature of the publication is the dedication which accompanies each of

 

thc songs and which provides a sociological or historical dimension for

 

the publication. “O’ Donnell Abu!”, which he describes as “War Song 1597”

 

(National Anthem) Poetry by M.J. McCann, Arr. by Thos. J. Purcell, Op 59”,

 

is dedicated to the soldier and jurist, the Hon. Marcus Kavanagh, Chicago,

 

 “Who Fears to Speak of Ninety Eight” is dedicated “to my friend Wm. J. O’Neill,

 

Chicago”,

 

and “The Boys of Wexford” to “M.D. Hennessy, Chicago, Ill”. This last named dedication should have been exchanged with the dedication of “The Patcheen Finn” which he offered to Rev.

 

Thomas F. Troy of Listowel and Chicago. for the professor and family were very friendly

 

with Fr, Tom Troy in Chicago, where he served for a while in St, Colmcilles.

 

 

 

Incredible as it may seem, Father Troy, who comes from a brilliant family who

 

lived a few doors from me here in Church Street, Listowel, was descended,

 

as also are the McKennas of Listowel, from Thos. McKenna from Monaghan,

 

and “brave United Irishman” of the ’98 song “The Boys of Wexford”, who

 

married Jane Foulkes, “the captain’s daughter, the captain of the Yeos”, both

 

of whom, if local lore is to be believed, made their way to Kerry after the

 

disaster of Vinegar Hill and who now lie buried in the Hegarty grave at Kilsynan

 

The Troy family  lived second-next door to us at number 22 Church Street (now O’Halloran’s).

 

https://listowelconnection.blogspot.com/2014/11/lough-derg-1955-troy-family-of-church.html

 

 

 

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Anniversary Ballybunion Jan 2022; Sr. Hubert Foley Dirra, Asdee.

 

Fr Tomás Houlihan, Church St, Ardfert; Anniversary January.

 

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DEATHS

 

Sr. Berchmans Murphy 18-2- 2015.

 

Sr. Baptist Kirby Duagh and Castletownbere 19-2-2018.

 

Sr Finian Hearney 19-2-2020 Castleisland.

 

Mons Tim Harnett Smerla Br. 15 Feb 2016

 

Br Clement Mccarthy Abbeyfeale Pres. Cork Feb 2016

 

Sr. Lelia Carey Mercy Tureenageeha died 9-2 2005.

 

Sr. Austin Brosnan D 11-2 2013.

 

Sr. Hannah Carmody The Hill Moyvane died before 2012 and after 2008

 

Sr. Eileen Brosnan Kilmorna in Australia Mid Feb 2018.

 

Sr. Mary O’Connor Athea11 -2- 2020.

 

Fr Dan Griffin 12-2-2005 P P Brosna.

 

Sr. Patricia O’Brien Abbeyfeale 13-2-2012

 

Sr. Aquin Enright Tarbert Holy Rosary 13-2-2020

 

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KENNELLY

 

Sister Josephine Kennelly (86) entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at The Village at Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas. Sister was born in County Kerry, Ireland to James and Josephine (Foley) Kennelly. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word on November 21, 1945. She professed her first vows on August 15, 1948 and her perpetual vows on August 15, 1953. In religious life she was known as Sister Urban for many years before returning to her baptismal name. Sister Josephine received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiology from Incarnate Word College (now the University of the Incarnate Word) in 1953 and was a licensed Radiology Technologist. She served in hospitals of the Congregation from 1953 - 1978 including Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio (now CHRISTUS Santa Rosa) and St. Joseph's Hospital in Ft. Worth. She received a Master's Degree in Education from Incarnate Word College in 1968 and from 1978 -1982 was an Instructor at Incarnate Word College in radio technology. Sister Josephine worked with the Patrician Movement in San Antonio for a year before becoming Archivist for the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, a position she held for ten years. After serving two years as a patient representative at Santa Rosa Hospital, she retired to Incarnate Word Retirement Community (now The Village at Incarnate Word) in 1996. Sister Josephine loved history and politics. She was very interested in current events and frequently engaged in conversations regarding national and global issues. Sister Josephine is survived and dearly missed by Ellen Orman of San Antonio, who was a dear friend and companion as well as her sister. Also surviving in Ireland are two sisters, Sr. Imelda, SCJM and Sr. James, SCJM and in New Jersey her brother, James, as well as nieces and nephews in the United States and Ireland. She will also be missed by her Sisters in the Congregation. Funeral arrangements include recitation of the rosary at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 12 and Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday December 13 at 11:00 a.m., both in St. Joseph's Chapel in The Village at Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway . Interment will follow the Mass in the Sisters' Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, 4503 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209. Arrangements by:

 

 

 

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James (Jim) Kennelly, 93, of Bayonne passed away peacefully at Bayonne Medical Center on January 2, 2020. Jim was a proud Irishman, born and raised in the rural townland of Finuge, County Kerry, Ireland. He left home in 1945 to join the Royal Air Force, serving in France at the end of World War II. He emigrated to the United States in 1948 and came directly to Bayonne where he lived with his Uncle John Kennelly and his family. He lived in Bayonne for the next 71 years. Within a few days of his arrival, he had secured a job working at a book warehouse in Manhattan, until he was drafted in 1950. Jim served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Korea and Japan (Okinawa) before returning to Bayonne in 1952. He was employed by the Keenan-Cashman Company in Bayonne until his retirement in the early 1980s. Jim was a reserved, kind, and considerate man to everyone he knew. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Helen (Richvalsky), his three sons: James (Linda) of Cambridge, New York, and Stephen and Martin of Bayonne, and his two grandchildren: Brendan of Greenwich, New York, and Terence of New York City, and his sister Christina (Sister Imelda) of Ireland. He was predeceased by his siblings Martin, Jack, Mary, Nora, Peggy, Ellen, (Sister) Josephine, Breda, and Theresa (Sister James) and is survived by many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews in America, Ireland and England. The family would like to particularly thank Jim's caregivers Amy, Shirley, Rosemarie, Joy, Onisti and Belinda, who cared for him with such kindness and consideration, and to our cousin Mary for her many visits and kindnesses. The family would also like to express its heartfelt gratitude to palliative care nurse Susan and the staff of Bayonne Hospital and Grace Healthcare Hospice Services for their compassion and care, as well as Doctor Mutterperl and his staff, Dr. Levine and Dr. Hefferan. Friends are invited to celebrate Jim's life on Monday, January 6, at Sweeney Funeral Home, Bayonne, from 4:00-7:00 pm. A funeral mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 979 Avenue C in Bayonne. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Jim's memory to the St. Vincent DePaul food bank; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. ArdheisDé go raibhaanam (May his soul be on the right hand side of the Lord) SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME 857 JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY BLVD BAYONNE , NJ 07002 (201) 436-0930

 

 

 

 

 

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KENNELLY MICHAEL ADRIAN KENNELLY Of Alexandria, VA, originally from Croughcroneen, Lixnaw, County Kerry, Ireland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Breda; his children, Karen (Damien), John (Jennifer), Clare, Adrienne (Jarrett) and Michael (Rebecca); his brother, Donal (Beverly); and grandchildren, Jett, Ned, Joyce, Henry and Nathan. A visitation will take place on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA 22151. A Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, April 19, 2010, 10:30 a.m. at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, 4329 Sano St., Alexandria, VA 22312. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.leukemia.org in his name.

 

 

 

 

 

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Obituary.

 

The Rev Father Leahy

 

Deep regret was experienced in Catholic circles in Wagga yesterday on receipt of news by Dr. Leahy. of the death of his brother, the Rev. Father Daniel Leahy, in Lewisham Hospital, Sydney. The deceased clergyman was held in affectionate remembrance locally, he having acted here as assistant priest for a considerable period towards the close of the last century. He was then a young and enthusiastic cleric and had indeed only reached the prime of life when his death occurred.

 

Father Leahy was born in Knockanure. County Kerry, Ireland, in 1866, and was therefore only 43 years of age. He came to Australia about I8 years ago, his first mission being in Goulburn. Subsequently serving Cootamundra, Albury and Wagga. For the last seven years he has been in

 

charge of the Koorawatha district and was greatly beloved by all classes in his extensive parish. About eighteen months ago the deceased left on a trip to see his people in the old country,

 

where his father and other members of the family are still living. On his return he seemed to be in the best of health and spirit, and had apparently the promise of a long and useful life before him. Some time ago, however, he caught a severe cold, which greatly prostrated him, and before he

 

had recovered, caught another chill in attending the obsequies of the late Rev. Father Lane. Becoming seriously ill. he proceeded to Sydney to consult the best authorities, entering

 

by their advice the Lewisham Hospital for treatment. Dr. Leahy of Wagga, on being made acquainted with his brother's condition, also went to Sydney, and remained with the sufferer for several days. At first Father Leahy seemed to be recovering, and Dr. Leahy then returned to Wagga.

 

Serious complications, however developed later, and he died as stated, about mid-day yesterday. Dr. Leahv, on receipt of the news, went to Sydney by rail to have his brothers remains conveyed to Wagga, where the deceased expressed a wish to be buried The body will arrive in Wagga by

 

Wednesday morning's mail train, and a requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s at 9.30am on that day. The funeral has been arranged to leave the church at 11a.m.

 

 

 

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Sr. M Patricia Dillon Pres. Waterford d 31st Aug 1987 a 61.

 

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Greenfield MA Recorder 1997 - 4476.pdf

 

24 July 1997

 

Catholic  missionaries  Sister  Therese  Dillon  and  Sister  Eileen  Kiely,  both  of  Ireland,  reach  out  to  touch  The  Irish  Famine  Memorial  statue  moments  after  it  was  unveiled  in Cambridge   Wednesday.

 

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My father arrived in MELBOURNE in 186 ? and my mother nee Julia Dillon of Lyrecrompane with her four children -Johanna, Matthew, Honora ,and Daniel arrived at Melbourne on the 10th of August 1865  Patrick died at Listowel he was between Matt and Hanora .These born in Australia were Julia, Mrs Ryan, Jeremiah who died on 31st of August 1884. James Jerome yours truly ,Elizabeth and Mary Mother Benedict at the Presentation Convent , Windsor ,Melbourne

 

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Mary Margaret DILLON born 1891-04-14 at Kerry, nun in the order of the Little Sisters of the Poor immigration visa from US Consul at Nantes, France date 1924-07-24

 

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CUMANN na mBAN.

 

NEWTOWNSANDES

 

Marie Moore, Captain, Nurse. Mary O Grady, Sec. Nts, Bridie Kissane, Treasurer, Mrs J Keane nee Collins Ballygrennan, Mrs C O Farrell, nee Culhane, Church Street, Listowel. Mrs Dalton, nee Cunningham, Glin. Mrs Culhane, nee Goulding, Glin. Mrs D Grady, nee Kearney, NY USA. Pidge Kearney Nts. Mollie Larkin USA. Mrs J O Sullivan, nee Larkin Market St, Listowel. Brenda Moore, Keylod, Nts. Kathleen O Connor England. Mrs Hegarty, nee O Connor Listowel. Kate O Connor Claar Nts. Mrs Marron, nee O Connor Clonmel. Mrs Leane nee O Grady NY. Ellie O Sullivan Australia. Mrs Culhane nee O Sullivan Kinard, Glin. Mrs J Dillon nee Stack, Trieneragh, Duagh. Liz Barrett, Nurse Croom Hospital. Mrs O Carroll, nee Culhane, Church Street, Listowel. Nellie O Sullivan, Australia. Check Marie Moore, Nun.

 

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Death on 11^th January 2022 of Jane Ryan, (Nee Murphy) Lislaughtin, Ballylongford and formerly of Sallowglen Tarbert, Jane went to God peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday night. Jane is predeceased by her daughters Maura and baby Margaret, brothers Harry, Fr Liam and Fr Michael, Sisters Joan, Bridget, Sr Marie Jude and Nancy. She is sadly missed by her loving husband Joe, sons Tim and Pat, sisters Phil, Sr Ellen and Lizzy, brothers Jimmy and Nicholas, sister-in-law Kathleen, friends and neighbours.

 

 

 

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DEATH of Sr. Assumpta Keane Shalom, Formerly of Mercy Convent Granard and Lixnaw.

 

Predeceased by her parents Brian and Elizabeth, and her brother, Jimmy. Deeply regretted by her cousins, friends and Mercy sisters, Western Province. Funeral Mass on Sunday 16th at St Mary’s Church Granard at 1.30pm followed by Christian burial in adjoining church grounds.

 

 

 

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Prayed for 17 Jan 2022in Listowel Church; Sr. M. Oliver, Enniskillen / Denis B. O’Sullivan, Bolton’s Cross & Bunagara 

 

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Knocknagoshel sister died 13 March 1998 Sr. Mary Paul Curtin (Kathleen) aged 86 attached to Mercy convent Abbeyfeale a native of Loughfuder. Qualified as general nurse in England. Entered Mercy 25 March 1935

 

 

 

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The death has occurred of Aeneas Leane, 7 Lower Main Street, Castleisland, Co Kerry.

 

Peacefully on December 30th 2021 at his daughter Catherine’s residence in Cork, in his 90th year.

 

Predeceased by his brothers, John and Pat, his sisters: Mary, Sr.Eily, Sr.Nora Mai, Sr.Kit and his beloved sister-in-law Norma Dowd

 

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Jeremiah "Jerry" Kennelly

 

Born 2 Jun 1880 in Gortdromagowna, Knockanure, County Kerry, Irelandmap

 

Ancestors ancestors

 

Son of Daniel Kennelly and Mary (Stack) Kennelly

 

Brother of Patrick Kennelly         

 

[spouse(s) unknown]

 

[children unknown]

 

Died before 1980 [location unknown]

 

Profile last modified 17 Oct 2020 | Created 8 Jan 2019

 

 

 

After the death of his parents Jerry and his siblings were raised by their uncle Pats Kennelly and his wife, Ellen, who lived close to the children's parents' farm.

 

 

 

As an adult, Jerry moved to Skibbereen, Co. Cork where he ran a hardware store.

 

 

 

Jeremiah married Mary Catherine (Mary Kate) O'DRISCOLL in 1909 in Skibbereen, Co. Cork.

 

 

 

They had the following children.

 

 

 

    Mary (Mai) Kennelly was born on 1 May 1911 in Skibbereen, Co. Cork. She died on 7 Jan 1985. Mai lived in Skibbereen, Co. Cork.

 

    Donal Kennelly was born on 10 Nov 1912. He died in 1970.

 

    Kathleen Kennelly was born on 22 Aug 1914. She died in 2001.

 

    Timothy (Tim) J. Kennelly was born in 1916. He died on 2 May 1968.

 

    Gertie (Sr. Baptist) Kennelly was born in 1918 in Skibbereen, Co. Cork. She died on 26 Nov 2006 in Cork. She was buried on 27 Nov 2006 in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Kilcully, Co. Cork. Gertie (Sr. Baptist) was a Presentation sister in Cork.

 

    Josephine (Jo) Kennelly was born in 1919. She died.

 

    Dermot Kennelly died on 10 Dec 1982.

 

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kennelly-531

 

 

 

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Pres Students Celebrate Presentation Day in Castleisland

 

Posted on December 2nd, 2021

 

http://www.mainevalleypost.com/2021/12/02/pres-students-celebrate-presentation-day-in-castleisland/

 

Síleoonagh Mansfield with: Sr. Maureen, Sr. Margaret, Sr. Mary, Sr. Attracta and Sr. Teresa after she made the presentations of flowers and artwork on behalf of the school.

 

 

 

Presentation Castleisland marked the celebration of Presentation Day on November 22nd with a number of events throughout the day.

 

 

 

Presentation Day is a day in honour of the Presentation Sisters and Nano Nagle, the founder of the Presentation Order.

 

 

 

Visiting the Sisters

 

 

 

“Second year students visited the Presentation Sisters in the nearby convent. A large card designed by the art department and a bouquet of flowers were presented by Síleoonagh Mansfield and Maggie Riordan on behalf of the school,” said Presentation Castleisland teacher Annette Leen.

 

 

 

“A message of thanks from the student council was read by Lucy McKenna and Síleoonagh Mansfield.

 

 

 

“The council acknowledged the dedication of the sisters to provide an education to students, to improve their lives and deepen their faith.

 

 

 

Expression of Thanks

 

 

 

“In the splendid November sunshine, the sisters expressed their joy at the visit and thanked all the members of the school community in continuing to lead by the example of Nano Nagle.

 

 

 

“Members of the school choir, led by music teacher Deirdre O’Brien, sang a rendition of One Step Beyond, a song in memory of Nano Nagle.

 

 

 

“The sisters said it was a pleasure to be visited by the students and wished them lots of happiness in the school.

 

 

 

Not Words But Deeds

 

 

 

“Sr. Mary Buckley thanked management and staff, saying “I know they will keep Nano Nagle’s wishes always to the forefront.”

 

 

 

“The sisters also offered Pierce Dargan their support in his new role as school principal. A prayer service was held in the afternoon, to remember the dedication and commitment of the sisters.

 

 

 

“It was a moment for everyone to reflect on the inspiration of Nano Nagle and her vocation to practicing ‘Not words but deeds’.

 

 

 

“Students lit candles in the classrooms and offered prayers for the sisters, families and the school community.

 

 

 

School-Wide Quiz

 

 

 

“The celebration concluded with a school wide quiz on Nano Nagle, bringing great excitement, cheer and competition. The top three winners were: Fiona Brosnan, Megan Dennehy and Ailbhe Fleming,” said Ms. Leen.

 

 

 

Reflecting on the day, Mr. Dargan said that remembering Nano Nagle and the contribution of the Presentation Sisters is a very important part of the school’s heritage.

 

 

 

“The day gives all students an opportunity to reflect on the contributions we can make to others and how we can live by Nano’s vision of ‘Not words but deeds’ in our own lives,” Mr. Dargan said.

 

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Sr. Catherine Moran, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.

 

Sr Catherine Moran check native place.

 

 

 

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The death has occurred of Fr. Denis Dennehy- Artigallivan, Headford, Killarney, Kerry

 

Dennehy, Fr. Denis, Artigallivan, Headford, Killarney and formerly of the parishes in the Ballarat Diocese, Australia and Papua New Guinea, passed away peacefully on Friday 15th October at University Hospital Kerry. Predeceased by his parents Con and Lena, brothers Neilie, Paddy, Michaél, Dermot, Seán and Ben and nephews Denis and Con. Sadly missed and mourned by his sister Noreen, brother Pete, sisters-in-law Betty, Tina and Nora, brother-in-law Diarmuid, best friend Margaret, the Corneby and Lavery families, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, neighbours, fellow clergy and parishioners in Ireland, Australia and Papua New Guinea.

 

Sympathy To Betty Dennehy & family, Artigallivan on the death of her brother-in-law Fr.

 

Denis whose funeral took place in Barraduff last Saturday. After tremendous years of dedicated

 

service in Ballarat Diocese, Australia & Papua New Guinea, may his good deeds, which were many,

 

joyfully be a blessing to him as he begins new life in God's Kingdom.

 

 To the nephews and nieces of Sr. Ciaran (Norah) O'Shea, FMDM, Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe & l/o Barraduff Village whose funeral took place on Tuesday in Ballinasloe. As Sr. Ciaran is the last of her family, may there be a great reunion in Heaven. May Fr. Denis & Sr. Ciaran continue to enjoy new life and new beginnings in God's Kingdom. Our prayerful gratitude to both for the manner in which they lived their vocations.

 

October 2021 Glenflesk Parish

 

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DEATH of Jack  Stackpoole, Lower Athea, Athea, Late of Aughrim, Moyvane, Died unexpectedly at his residence on 20th October 2021. Predeceased by loving wife Bridie, brothers Henry & Tommy, sisters Sr. Mary, Nora, Bridie and Ann, sister-in-law Mary (B.B.) Sheahan. Jack is survived by sons John, Tom, Dan & Peter, daughters Hannah & Helen, sister Kitty (London), daughters-in-law Bernie, Margaret, Lily & Marie, sons-in-law Andrew & Mike, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Requiem Mass in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on Sunday (24th October) at 12 noon, burial immediately after in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.

 

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DEATH of Father Norman Davitt SVD, who celebrated his 100th birthday on 29 March, died on Saturday 16 October 2021 in Donamon, Co Roscommon, after 80 years in religious life.

 

ANNIVERSARIES: Brendan Harnett, Denis Leen, Jimmy Mulvihill, Elizabeth O’Dowd, Tim Cantillon, Maurice Collins, Node Guiney, Patrick Healy, David Stack, James Moody, Breda Dore, Marie Buckley, Sean McMahon, Jamie McCoy, Jack Kennelly, Sr. Nuala O’ Leary, Michael McNamara, Eileen Hannon, Moira Donohue, Norah Fitzgerald, 

 

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DEATH of Sr. Catherine Devane of Ballintemple, Cork / Ardfert, Kerry

 

(O.L.A. Sisters, Ardfoyle Convent, Ballintemple, Cork) On Friday 17th September 2021 at Ardfoyle Convent, Sr. Catherine, formerly of Barrow, Ardfert, Co. Kerry. Deeply regretted by her nieces Anna Devane Porter and Elizabeth Hawkes, her relatives, friends and the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles. Predeceased by her sister Nellie and brothers Donal, John, Jerry, Fr. Tom SMA, Bro. Dermot OCSO, Willie and Brendan. Requiem Mass at 2.30pm on Monday 20th September at Ardfoyle Convent. The funeral Mass will also be transmitted live on www.olaireland.ie (youtube). Burial afterwards in the Community cemetery.

 

 

 

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DEATH of Sr. Catherine (Kay) Joy of Convent of Emilie, Cheshire, UK and late of Greenville, Listowel.

 

Daughter of the late Maurice and Margaret Joy and sister of Garry, John, Annette, Pearl and Liam. Sadly missed by her family, brother-in-law John McGinn, sisters-in-law Mary, Maureen and Frances, nieces, nephews, relatives, her Convent Community, Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition and her many dear friends. Predeceased by her brother-in-law Patrick Fitzgerald. Requiem Mass and funeral will take place in the UK on 27th September 2021.

 

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DEATH on 31st August 2021, of Sr. M Angela O'Connell of Convent of Mercy Main St., Charleville, and late of Abbeyfeale, in her 95th. Year. Predeceased by her brothers Joseph (twin), Richard & Fr. Vincent CSSp. Deeply regretted by her sisters Nora Ringrose (Corofin) & Ann O'Connor (Dublin), nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, Mercy Community, extended family & friends.

 

Requiem Mass was celebrated for Sr. Angela in Holy Cross Church, Charleville. Funeral after to local cemetery.

 

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DEATH has occurred of Bro. Albert BREEN O.Carm.  (Gort Muire, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 and Sugar Hill, Templeglantine, on  – August 25th 2021, Brother Albert Seán, son of the late Maisie and Maurice Breen, brother of the late Jimmy, Maurice, Michael Breen, and Bridie Kennedy. Survived by his nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, Carmelite Confreres in Ireland and Zimbabwe, all staff at Gort Muire, and many friends. Funeral Mass  celebrated in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Whitefriar Street, on Saturday (August 28). The Mass may be viewed on www.whitefriarstreetchurch.ie.

 

 

 

Our deepest sympathy to  the  Breen Kennedy and The  Carmerite Order. On the sad passing of Brother Albert. May his gentle soul rest in peace

 

Marie and Philip Enright Abbeyfeale

 

 

 

Sincere sympathy to the Breen Family & The Carmelite Community. I was so sorry to hear about Bro Albert may he rest in peace, he was a true gentleman and always willing to help anybody who needed it. He will be missed. May be Rest In Peace

 

Breda Moore Terenure College

 

 

 

Br. Albert a caring, compassionate and attentive person. May you now enjoy the fruits of a faith filled and well spent life here in Ireland and Zimbabwe. RIP to a gentleman.

 

Fr Stan O Carm and Hession family Malahide, Dublin

 

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The death has occurred of Sr. Sheila McAuliffe of Johnstown, Dublin / Knocknagoshel, Sister Sheila rscj (Society of the Sacred Heart) – August 28th 2021 in St. Vincent’s University Hospital, having been in the loving care of the staff of Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Dalkey. Survived by her sisters-in-law Betty and Gay, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, her extended family, her religious community, Associates, neighbours and friends. Her funeral Mass was celebrated in the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Johnstown on Thursday, 2nd September 2021.

 

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The General Executive Council of Bethany Bereavement Support for adults extend their deepest sympathy to the family of Sr. Sheila.

 

Sr. Sheila was an integral part of our Bethany Training over many years retiring in 2016.

 

She leaves Bethany with the everlasting legacy of her beautiful prayer cards that we are all so familiar with.

 

 On the final day of every training course Sr.Sheila always finished it with this song, "There is a Place"

 

and this is the final verse.

 

 

 

In the quiet of the evening, at the close of the day,

 

We will rest on our journey, to the Lord  we will pray,

 

May we thank God for blessings,

 

For the moments we shared,

 

As we seek for tomorrow, close by us you'll stay.

 

 

 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

 

Bethany Bereavement Support

 

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Deepest Sympathy to The Mc Auliffe family in the death of Sr Sheila May she rest in peace

 

I met Sr Sheila when I was doing my Bethany training as she was our Tutor

 

She was a wonderful person and we kept in touch and myself and a friend that Sr Sheila

 

Also trained went to her house to visit her and Sr Madeline  several times and they always

 

Insisted that we have lunch I was so sorry to hear that she had died R I P

 

I had kept in touch over the years but since Covid I had not been in regular contact Sr Sheila

 

Was very kind to me when my sister died and came to her funeral on the bus would not let

 

Me have her collected Sr Sheila spent her whole life in the service of others

 

The world has lost an angel but our loss is Gods gain

 

Maureen Masterson

 

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Kerry Sister.

 

DEATH of Sr. Philomena (Bridget Teresa) Kelly,  “Realt Na Mara” Mercy Convent, Church Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, 20th August 2021 peacefully, in the tender care of the staff at St. Vincents Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital. Youngest born to Bill and Hannah Kelly of Ballinprior, Ardfert, Co. Kerry. Predeceased by her brothers, Mick, Paddy and Maurice and her sister Peg. “Deireadh an áil”. Deeply mourned by her sister-in-law Mary Kelly, Melbourne, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and great grand nieces and nephews, extended family and friends and her Mercy Community and Convent Staff.

 

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While watching the beautiful Requiem Mass this morning, online,  (MaryJo was so correct, the church would have been packed in normal circumstances with all the people who were influenced by Philo over her long life), I thought of my first time to meet this wonderful Kerry woman..... August 1970, Arus  Mhuire in Yola where over the next 6 years I experienced a Mercy welcome whenever I visited.. and in Carrick and Dungarvan since she returned home. I learned so much from her over the years and I'm proud to have been her friend. May she now enjoy the reward for her life of giving. Rest in Peace, Philo. Heaven can now enjoy your chuckle!

 

Catherine Jensen nee Foley

 

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My sincerest sympathy to the Kelly family &the Mercy community on the death of Sr.Philomena.Iv known Sr Philomena since the 1950 s.she was a pillar in the Mercy community  she  volunteered for  the Nigerian Mission  in the 60s, & she also  gave a happy place to many infant boys &girls when they ventured into their new world of  education in the Mercy schoolShe was diligent to the delivery of the Sacred Heat Messenger to many people &continued to do so into her 90s.Sr. Philomena what “foot prints you have left on the sands of time “

 

May you Rest In Peace in the company of the many Mercy sisters who have preceded you on the journey.

 

Neil  Hurley.

 

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It is with a deep sense of sadness that I received news of our dear Sr.Philomena’s  death RIP. My sincere sympathy to the Sisters in Dungarvan and to the members of Sr Philomena’s family. I have loving memories of her welcoming presence in Dungarvan Community and the stories  we shared of our times in Nigeria. May she rest in peace.

 

Sr Agnes Crowley

 

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Sincere condolences to the Sisters of Mercy and Kelly family and all of Sr. Philomena`s friends.  What a wonderful lady she was.  Sr. Philomena left an indelible impression on many people everyplace she served, and through all her ministries in education, Pastoral Care, Spirituality, Parish work, health care, visitation, and many more.   She was a friend to everybody.

 

Recently, when the time came for Sr. Philomena herself to be cared for, she was reciprocated with great love , care and attention by her Mercy community and staff at "Realt na Mara" Mercy Convent.    Farewell , and thank you to our friend and former teacher.  Rest in Peace Sr. Philomena.

 

Mary  Morrissey  Beresford

 

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WOW2: July’s Trailblazing Women and Events in Our History - July 17-24, 2021

 

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/7/24/2041553/-WOW2-July-s-Trailblazing-Women-and-Events-in-Our-History-July-17-24-2021

 

 

 

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https://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/genealogy/don_tran/emigration/irish_nuns_australia_surname2.htm

 

 

 

Nuns and Sisters of the Catholic Church in Australila 1838 – 1918

 

Donated Material: Emigration Records  

 

 

 

 

 

Irish Nuns and Sisters of the Catholic Church in Australia 1838 - 1918

 

 

 

Arranged by Surname - Considine to Foley

 

Title:      Nuns and Sisters of the Catholic Church in Australia 1838 - 1918

 

Type of Material:             Index of Catholic Nuns and Sisters in Australia

 

Dates:   1838 - 1918

 

Places: Australia

 

Source:                

 

 

 

Women of Vision: Ordinary Women - Extraordinary Lives

 

Transcriber/Donator:     Margaret O'Heir, Queensland, Australia

 

https://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/genealogy/don_tran/emigration/irish_catholic_nuns_australia.htm

 

 

 

 

 

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3437       PBVM   VICTORIA            BRIGID CONWAY             NORAH                 JOHN     CRANE JOHANNA           61/11/08                 KERRY   BRANDON           90/07/02              54/05/14              AI=20MAY 1954,P7;ALL HER RELIGIOUS LIFE AT WINDSOR

 

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558         JOSEPHITES        PENOLA               LOUIS GONZAGA             COUSINS             NORAH                                                                   70/08/15              KERRY                   91/08/28              02/07/12              DIED NSW, GRANVILLE.

 

 

 

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2141       MERCY BATHURST          IGNATIUS            CROKE MARGARET        WILLIAM              PLUMMER          ISABELLA                 19/01/13              KERRY   TRALEE 55/02/04              05/03/02              FOUNDRESS 1866.ENTERED CHARLEVILLE. BR=ARCHBP,CASHEL.CONVERT

 

 

 

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10118    MERCY BATHURST          IGNATIUS            CROKE MARGARET        WILLIAM              PLUMMER          ISABELLA                 19/01/13              KERRY   TRALEE 55/02/04              05/03/02              MTHR GENERAL 1866.UNCLE=JAMES CROKE,CROWN PROSECUTOR,VIC1839

 

 

 

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5543       MERCY PERTH   ALOYSIUS            CRONIN               NORA                                                    67/11/01              KERRY                     93/08/06              36/11/06             

 

 

 

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9861       GOOD SHEPH     MELBOURNE      RESURRECTION                 DALY      ANNIE MARY     DENIS    COLLINS               ELLEN MARY    68/01/01              KERRY   LISTOWEL            87/01/01              04/06/16              DIED ABBOTSFORD.NAME=SR.M OF THE RESURRECTION.SR=SR.BERNARD

 

 

 

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462         JOSEPHITES        PENOLA               FARA     DALY      MARY    TIMOTHY             GALWAY              ELLEN    81/05/29                 KERRY                   97/01/01              65/01/01              DIED KENSINGTON AND ENTERED THERE.

 

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9862       GOOD SHEPH     MELBOURNE      BERNARD            DALY      MARY ELIZABETH             DENIS    COLLINS               ELLEN MARY    56/01/01              KERRY   LISTOWEL            86/01/01              97/06/27              DIED OAKLEIGH.SR=SR.RESURRECTION. AI=3JUL 1897,P15;BORN1856

 

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6323       MERCY BRISBANE            GABRIEL               DEVINE                 ELIZABETH           MICHAEL             CAHILL KATE                 60/03/13              KERRY   TRALEE 78/03/22              85/09/22              DIED BRISBANE.DIP

 

 

 

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4965       MERCY ROCKHAMPTN LIGUORI               DOWNING          JOHANNA           DANIEL                 STACK   MARGARET                 60/10/15              KERRY                   86/01/21              39/02/28              DIED ROCKHAMPTON.FTHR=FARMER.

 

 

 

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6364       MERCY BRISBANE            ALOYSIUS            DUDGEON          HELENA                JOHN     O'SULLIVAN       HELEN                 57/10/22              KERRY   KILLARNEY          79/11/21              87/03/25             

 

 

 

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3549       MERCY GRAFTON            VERONICA JOSEPH          DUGGAN             MARY    DENIS    BARRETT              MARY                 49/02/11              KERRY   BALLYHEIGU       66/06/10              27/07/09              PIONEER 1884. BORN BALLYHEIGUE. AI=21JUL1927,P19

 

 

 

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4846       MERCY TOWNSVILLE      GENEVIEVE         FARRELL               JULIA     MICHAEL             DEAN    KATE      80/12/08                 KERRY                   00/06/03              66/09/21              DIED TOWNSVILLE.

 

 

 

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10300    MERCY MELBOURNE      PATRICK               FENNELL              HANNAH             MICHAEL             FOLEY    NORA                 70/01/01              KERRY   LISTOWEL                            43/11/22              BURIED WARRNAMBOOL. ENTERED THERE. DIED AGED 73.HABIT 1888

 

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8              JOSEPHITES        PENOLA               FRANCIS              FITZGERALD       JULIA     BRYAN CUNN    FINN      MARY                 36/10/03              KERRY   CASTLEGREG      67/10/04              24/01/10              DIED NTH SYDNEY.BORN=C'GREGORY.FTHR=B.CUNNINGHAM F'GERALD

 

 

 

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San Francisco Call, Volume 83, Number 83, 21 February 1898

 

 

 

. O'CONNOR— In this city, February 17, 1898. at St. Mary's Hospital. Rev. Cornelius O'Connor of Ukiah, Cal.. brother of Sister Mary Teresa of Sacramento and Thomas C, J. C. and Michael E. O'Connor, a native of Knockanure. County Kerry. Ireland, aged 50 years. The funeral will take place this day (Monday), at 9:15 o'clock, from the residence of his brother, J. C. O'Connor. 1062 Fulton street, thence to St. Mary's Cathedral, O'Farrell street and Van Ness avenue, where a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, commencing at 10 o'clock. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery

 

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SFC18980221.2.102.7&srpos=2&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN-%22knockanure+County+Kerry%22-------1

 

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The year 2019 is the Jubilee year for four nuns of the Holy Cross Menzingen in Sri Lanka. Their fidelity to the promise for 50 long year celebrated on 11th. February. Bravo. After years of prayer, guidance, and consideration, they came to the conclusion, that they could remain committed to their promise for life by the grace of God. So they are privileged today, to celebrate this year. May the Good Lord Bless them to continue for Many more years with sound health and faithfulness. We thank God for helping them sail through all the ups and downs of life. We thank God for preserving them in His love. 

 

https://www.dailymirror.lk/news-features/Golden-Jubilee-of-Sr-Rina-Rasiah/131-161035

 

 

 

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    July 17, 1794 – Sixteen Carmelite nuns, lay sisters, and externs become the Martyrs of Compiègne, and are executed ten days prior to the end of the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror for refusing to obey the Civil Constitution of the Clergy of the Revolutionary government, which mandated the suppression of monasteries and convents.

 

 

 

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Sr. Bridget Kelly O.P., Dominican Sisters, Tralee, Co. Kerry and formerly Chancery Street, Dublin, peacefully at Our Lady of Fatima Home, on 23rd July 2021, beloved daughter of the late James & Annie and dear sister of the late Frances, May, Elizabeth, Sr. Teresa O.S.F. (USA), Patrick, James, Frank, Arthur & John. Sadly missed by her loving family, The Dominican Community, her nieces, nephews, the staff and residents of Fatima Home, her relatives and friends.

 

A private family funeral will take place for Sr. Bridget with the Requiem Mass being celebrated at 11.30 am on Monday (26th July), (only for the Dominican Sisters and residents) in the Chapel at Fatima Home, Tralee. Mass will be celebrated at 11.30 am on Tuesday for Sr. Bridget in St. Michan’s Church, Halston Street, Dublin (streamed on https://halstonstreetparish.ie/our-parish/webcam). Interment will take place at 11.30 am on Wednesday in Rath Cemetery, Tralee.

 

 

 

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The death has occurred of Geoffrey O'Donoghue

 

15 Baile O'Dubhda, John B Keane Road, Listowel, Kerry / Duagh, Kerry

 

Geoffrey O'Donoghue, 15 Baile O'Dubhda, John B Keane Road, Listowel and late of Ardydonagan, Duagh, Co. Kerry. Peacefully, on June 14th, 2021, at University Hospital, Kerry. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brother Michael (London), sisters Catherine (New Jersey), Sr. Mary (Australia) and Sr. Margaret (Australia), brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

 

 

 

More Sisters;

 

Sr Regina Kenny of Ballyheigue Mercy Clonakilty died 3 March 2021.

 

Sr. veronica Murphy Kenmare died 23 March 2021 Sisters of Nazareth London, joined 1947

 

Sr Bridie Browne, Ballyduff (Sheila) and California, Mercy Sister, her brother Tom Browne born 8 Aug 1944, mother was Hanlon. Report Kerrys Eye 8 4 2021.

 

 

 

Writer Mark Patrick Hederman Benedictine, report Leader 12 June 2021

 

 

 

Death of Sr. Anne Daye, Presentation Convent Castleisland, and formerly of Lispole, Dingle, on July 9th 2021.

 

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Kerryman 1904-current, 26.07.1958, page 16

 

Moyvane Notes;

 

Visitors; Miss Catherine Culhane, S.R.N., S.C.M Assistant Matron of New Cross General hospital.

 

Mr Carr with his wife and sister-in-law from Melbourne are visiting cousins Mrs Michael McGrath.

 

Listowel Notes; Death of Mrs Nora Kissane widow of Richard Kissane, Kilgarvan. She was mother of Fr. Richard Kissane, C.S.Sp. Mauritius. Sr. M Holy Innocents, Indiana, Srs. M Gertrude and Petronilla, Bristol, and Sr. M Louise, Johannesburg, Mrs John O’Connor, Upper Church Street, Listowel and Mrs Louis Murphy Courthouse Road, do.

 

Kerryman 1904-current, 08.06.1957, page 13

 

Abbeyfeale Priest on holiday, Fr. Denis O Brien of the Holy Ghost order stayed with his uncles, John and Tim O’Brien, of Purt and with his cousins, the O’Connor Family of Kilconlea. He travelled from Kenya by Rome and met the Pope. He left Shannon for Texas where he to do missionary work. He is nephew of Monsignor T. D. O’Brien and Rev Monsignor B O’Brien Texas.

 

Ordained Moyvane Student; Fr. Patrick Larkin ordained at Kilkenny on Sunday last is son of Mr. and Mrs John Larkin, Knockanure, Moyvane and nephew of Rev Monsignor P. J. Larkin of Kansas, USA.

 

Pilgrimage to Knock from Tralee on 16th June is limited this year to 192.

 

 

 

Kerryman 1904-current, 04.01.1958, page 9

 

Off to Tasmania; Rev John Griffin P P of Devonport, Tasmania, left his native place Killarney after six months holiday, he resided with his mother and his sister Mrs Joseph Murphy and visited the parents of Irish Priests and Nuns working in Tasmania.

 

Death of Daniel Anglim Tarmons, priests at his funeral, Fr Supple, Tarbert, P.P., Rev J Galvin, C.C. Moyvane, Rev A Stack, Tarbert, Rev T Buckley Tarbert, Rev D Buckley Moyvane.

 

Moyvane Notes; Church building fund, proceeds for draw for car, £2,800, profit on sale of work and dances for that week £500; Carol singers £55.

 

 

 

 

 

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Sr. Mary Theresa Scanlon RSJ, born 1922 died 3 Nov 2004. Josephite Ministry Aust & N Z- 1938-1997, memorial Scanlon, Pollough, Grave St Michael’s Cemetery, Listowel.

 

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DEATH occurred of Sister Bridget Windle on 17th April 2021, born Upper Aughrim. Sr. Bridget died at Queen of Peace Nursing Care Rathgar, sadly missed by her Community at Notre Dame Convent, Churchtown; the worldwide Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions; her niece Kathleen, John Chris Cunningham and family, Glin (Limerick); nephew David (and Ann), nieces Ellen (and Russ), Kate (and Tom), (Birmingham); niece Angela (and Tom), (Scotland); relatives and many friends and neighbours in Moyvane. Due to current Government guidelines Bridget’s funeral Mass and burial service will be strictly private. View the funeral Mass on Wednesday 21st April 2021 at 11am on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/notredameconvent

 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilís Sr Bridget.

 

Pat and Valerie Cunningham

 

Sincere sympathy to Kathleen, John Chris & family, the Windle family and Sr Bridget’s Community. May she Rest In Peace.

 

I have fond memories of her visits to us in Glin Road, Moyvane with Sr Conrad, Sr Electa and Hannah.

 

Mairéad Shine

 

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 More Sisters

 

Feb 1961- KELLY—Katherine     (nee     O'Shea),     on  Feb.  13.  Native  of  County  Kerry,    Ireland;    wife    of     the    late    •Rodger;   beloved  mother  of   Sister   Mary  Noella,  R.S.M.,  and  Roderick  J,   of   Denver,   Col. THE  ADVOCATE 

 

https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html

 

New York NY Irish American Advocate 1961 - 0174.pdf

 

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New York NY Irish American Advocate 1922-1924 - 1371.pdf

 

...took place at Mt. Carmel Convent, Loughrea, of Miss Agatha McElligott (Sister M. Carmel) daughter of Wm. McElligott, Listowel, and niece of Rev. Patrick McElligott, C ...

 

 

 

More Sisters

 

The death has occurred of Sister Bella Carroll (Dominic Savio)

 

Killorglin, Kerry / Enniscorthy, Wexford

 

Sister Bella Carroll (Dominic Savio) Sisters of St. Joseph of Annecy, on 14th April 2021, peacefully, at St.Joseph's Home, Killorglin and formerly of Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Sadly missed by her loving family, her sisters Mary, Eileen and Bea, her extended family, her Community and the Congregation of the sisters of St. Joseph.

 

May She Rest In Peace

 

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More Sisters;

 

Sr. Aquin Enright, MSHR of Holy Rosary Convent, Bettystown, Co. Meath of Doonard Tarbert aged 94, died 13 Feb. 2020.  Noreen born one of ten children of Tom Enright and Margaret O’Hanlon.

 

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DEATH of Sr. de Sales Horgan, Presentation Sisters, Castle Street, Tralee. Sr. de Sales, formerly of Ballyhorgan, Lixnaw, and Presentation Convent Dingle. Sr. de Sales passed away on 4th April 2021. Predeceased by her sister, Sr. Patrick, Presentation Convent Castleisland and brothers Tim and John. Survived by the Presentation Sisters, her sisters in law, Mary (Ballyhorgan) and Rita (Abbeyfeale), her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

 

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Heartfelt sympathy to all the family. The holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your consolation, and the happy repose of her soul. There was only one De Sales. A great woman...

 

Sr Loyola Buckley

 

Sincere sympathy to the Presentation Sisters and the Horgan family on the death of Sr.deSales. May her gentle soul rest in the arms of Jesus.

 

Sr Dervilla Tralee

 

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My deepest sympathies to the Horgan family & the Presentation Order.

 

Sr de Sales was an unfailingly kind and helpful member of the parish community when I was in Dingle. She had a great love for the people of Corca Dhuibhne and did so much good around the parish. I will miss her kindness, good humour and encouragement. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

 

Fr Bernard Healy

 

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Sincere sympathy to the Horgan family and the Presentation Sisters at this sad time. Remembering Sr de Sales with gratitude and affection ....she filled our lives with joy and laughter. May she rest in eternal peace.

 

Norma Foley

 

 

 

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We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Presentation Sisters, Mary, Rita and the extended Horgan family on the death of our dear friend, Sr   de Sales. She was a wonderful person and a dedicated member of our choir for many years. Her great loves were Jesus and  St Therèse. Dingle / Kerry football and Daniel O’ Donnell were also high on the list!. May her gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.

 

Unfortunately we cannot sing for her at this time, but  le cúnamh Dé, will honour her in song at a later time.

 

Cór Naomh Muire, Daingean Ui Chúis

 

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Sincere sympathy to Sr.de Sales  family and Presentation Sisters. She will be greatly missed by all her Pioneer family .

 

Kerry Diocesan Pioneer Council

 

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DEATH of Liam Dillon, 62 Church Street, Listowel, on April 2nd, 2021, at the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital, Kerry. Predeceased by his wife Anne and sister Madeleine. Survived by his son Éamon, daughters Colette and Áine, grandchildren Tomás, Liam, Dara, Art, Anna and Evie, brother Noel, daughter-in-law Hazel, sons-in-law David O'Connor and Stephen O'Sullivan, brothers-in-law Willie and Brendan, sisters-in-law Sr. Stella and Mary.

 

 

 

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Lena O’Connor (nee McCarthy), St. Ita’s, Convent Street, Abbeyfeale and formerly of Caherlane, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, who passed away, peacefully, at Milford Care Centre on Easter Sunday, April 4th 2021. Lena is deeply regretted by her sisters Kathleen Lenihan and Sr. Esther, brother-in-law Dan, nephews, nieces

 

 

 

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SISTERS

 

    Name: Margaret Casey

 

    Current Name: Assumpta

 

    Religious Name: Assumpta

 

    Last Name: Casey

 

    Mother's Name: Ellen (O'Shaughnessy) Casey

 

    Father's Name: John Casey

 

    Hometown: Born in Carrigeen, County Limerick, Ireland

 

    Entry Date: August 4, 1913

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: March 30, 1973

 

 

 

Biography:

 

 

 

Sister Assumpta served as nursing supervisor at all four of the Presentation Sister hospitals.

 

 

 

St. Luke's, Aberdeen, S.D.

 

St. Joseph's, Mitchell, S.D.

 

McKennan, Sioux Falls, S.D.

 

Miles City, Mont.

 

 

 

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    Birth Name: Mollie Cronin

 

    Current Name: Aurelia

 

    Religious Name: Aurelia

 

    Last Name: Cronin

 

    Mother's Name: Mary (Grimes) Cronin

 

    Father's Name: Michael Cronin

 

    Hometown: Born in Limerick County, Ireland, in 1903

 

    Entry Date: September 22, 1920

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: July 20, 1986

 

 

 

Biography:

 

 

 

Sister Aurelia served for many years as a nurse.

 

 

 

Holy Rosary, Miles City, Mont.

 

St. Luke's, Aberdeen, S.D.

 

 

 

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    Birth Name: Lillian Crowley

 

    Current Name: Maurice

 

    Religious Name: Maurice

 

    Last Name: Crowley

 

    Mother's Name: Elizabeth (Kennelly) Crowley

 

    Father's Name: Patrick Crowley

 

    Hometown: Born in Kilmallock, County Limerick, Ireland

 

    Entry Date: November 26, 1927

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: February 24, 1998

 

 

 

Biography:

 

 

 

Sister Maurice began as a primary teacher, but later served as Presentation College faculty and as a professional speaker. She was known far and wide for her sense of humor.

 

 

 

Various

 

Presentation College, Aberdeen, SD

 

 

 

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Agnes Daly

 

    Current Name: Columba

 

    Religious Name: Columba

 

    Last Name: Daly

 

    Mother's Name: Maria (Ryan) Daly

 

    Father's Name: James Daly

 

    Hometown: Lough Gur, County Limerick, Ireland, 1866

 

    Entry Date: June 10, 1903

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: May 7, 1972

 

 

 

Biography:

 

 

 

Sister Columba served in education ministry for many years.

 

 

 

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    Birth Name: Susan Daly

 

    Current Name: Winifred

 

    Religious Name: Winifred

 

    Last Name: Daly

 

    Mother's Name: Maria (Ryan) Daly

 

    Father's Name: James Daly

 

    Hometown: Born in Loughgur Kilmallock, Limerick County, Ireland

 

    Entry Date: July 4, 1910

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: July 19, 1981

 

 

 

Biography:

 

 

 

Sister was an educator for many years and also served on the Leadership Council. She was head of the education department at Presentation College for nearly 20 years.

 

 

 

Mitchell, S.D.

 

Bridgewater, S.D.

 

Aberdeen, S.D.

 

Presentation College, Aberdeen, S.D.

 

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Sister Chrysostom Fitzgerald

 

  Current Name: Chrysostom

 

    Religious Name: Chrysostom

 

    Last Name: Fitzgerald

 

    Hometown: Limerick, Ireland

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: November 7, 1918

 

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    Birth Name: Margaret Fitzgerald

 

    Current Name: Ita

 

    Religious Name: Ita

 

    Last Name: Fitzgerald

 

    Mother's Name: Alice (Ringrose) Fitzgerald

 

    Father's Name: Michael Fitzgerald

 

    Hometown: Ireland

 

    Entry Date: June 10, 1903

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: October 3, 1957

 

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    Birth Name: Nora Foley

 

    Current Name: Berchmans

 

    Religious Name: Berchmans

 

    Last Name: Foley

 

    Mother's Name: Catherine (Windle) Foley

 

    Father's Name: Daniel Foley

 

    Hometown: Ireland

 

    Entry Date: October 29, 1924

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: October 11, 1987

 

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https://www.presentationsisters.org/?s=ireland

 

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Zambia, located on the edge of the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa, has the world’s highest rate of HIV/AIDS. This compounded by lack of employment, leaves the majority of the people in the Kaoma area extremely poor. This ministry is part of the work of Presentation Sisters from Ireland, India, England, New Zealand, Zambia and the United States. The primary purpose of the ministry in Kaoma and surrounding areas is to assist the people in becoming self-sustaining.

 

https://www.presentationsisters.org/ministries/kaoma-zambia-africa/

 

 

 

 

 

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https://www.presentationsisters.org/sister-search-results/

 

 

 

 

 

    Birth Name: Margaret Mary Clarke

 

    Current Name: Aloysius

 

    Religious Name: Aloysius

 

    Last Name: Clarke

 

    Mother's Name: Mary (McDonald) Clarke

 

    Father's Name: Frank Clarke

 

    Hometown: Ethan, S.D.

 

    Entry Date: September 8, 1946

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: June 13, 2001

 

 

 

Biography:

 

 

 

Sister was a fifth and sixth grade teacher and later taught home economics.

 

 

 

Madison, S.D.

 

Dell Rapids, S.D.

 

O'Gorman, Sioux Falls, S.D.

 

 

 

She taught Home Economics at O'Gorman High School in Sioux Falls, SD for 40 years. She was involved with the Search Retreat Program in Aberdeen, SD and was a nurturing aunt to a multitude of nieces and nephews fondly remembered as Sr MM (the nun named after a candy bar)

 

 

 

Poem/Song

 

She’ll teach you how to bake

 

She’ll teach you how to sew.

 

She’ll teach you how to keep your ducks in a row.

 

 

 

With her dimple warm smile and

 

Her hands on her hips and

 

A bowl of Lay’s potato chips

 

 

 

Trips to the Sachses

 

In a Tom car

 

With a nun named after a candy bar.

 

 

 

We Love You

 

 

 

She’ll take you to McDonald’s

 

It’s Lumpy Linda Day

 

With DQ for dessert, it’s right on the way

 

 

 

You’ll be in her prayers

 

For that dreaded test

 

She’ll make you feel like you stand out from the rest.

 

 

 

Overnights were full

 

Of games and fun

 

Animal pancakes, parables rolled into one.

 

 

 

She’ll threaten you in heaven

 

That you’ll eat all your words

 

On the way to Tom’s farm, we’ll count all the herds

 

 

 

You may be called Abie, sugarplum or kid It’s great to find the presents that she hid

 

 

 

She’ll play “go fish”

 

Celebrate Eddy day

 

Sends a care package when you’re far away

 

 

 

She’ll teach you how to bake and

 

She’ll teach you how to sew.

 

I take her love with me everywhere I go

 

By Linda Johansen Mullen (Niece) and her husband David

 

 

 

A Jubilee message from her family:

 

Sister MM an amazing individual, celebrates her 50 year jubilee as a Presentation Sister. She grew up in Ethan, SD and joined the convent in her early 20's. She still teaches Home Economics at O'Gorman High School in Sioux Falls. Over the years, Sr. MM has taught thousands of students how to cook, sew, how to parent and how to enjoy life.

 

As she goes about her life's work, she always keeps her favorite candy, M&M's, in her pocket and in her office for treats for her students. With Sister MM around, every school party and family holiday has lots of M&M's. Her nieces and nephews report finding them under their pillows when they go to sleep at night.

 

In addition to her teaching duties, Sister MM gives of herself continually by making quilts, visiting the sick, working with youth retreats and helping others. She has gone on my trips to Appalachia with students to help the poor. You can be sure on these journeys that she brought M&M's to share. 4 cases were donated

 

 

 

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Kerryman 1904-current, 13.02.1960, page 8

 

 Extracts from Kerryman Notes; Knocknagoshel Girls teacher Miss Tessie Keane, NT, is leaving and teaching in Kenya, she was in the village for 8 years, she was a native of Knock, Tralee and a supporter of the Gaelic League;

 

 Final Profession of Sister Mary Bernadette Healy of Scart at Convent in Brisbane, Aus; Miss Peggy Donoghue , daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Donoghue of Cummer, Knocknagoshel, is home from America.

 

 

 

Kerryman 1904-current, 13.02.1960, page 8

 

Lyreacrompane Notes; Death of Mrs Margaret Keane, nee Corridan of Lisroe, Duagh. She was mother of Rev John Keane, Manchester, Sr. Columba, France, and Sr. Xavier Loretto Abbey, Gorey. Death of Mr Denis McCarthy, Beecherstown, Duagh.

 

Fianna Fail Cumann Islandanny, Chairman Sean Broderick, Shronebeirne, vice Chairman Mr Danny Brosnan, Rea, Duagh. Secretary Mr John McAuliffe, Pilgrim Hill, Duagh.

 

Lixnaw Notes. Death of Mr Maurice Twomey of Ballyrehan, was brother to Sr. Philomena Twomey,

 

 St. Philips Convent, East Lambert, San Antonio, Texas.

 

Castleisland; Death in France of Miss Josephine Lyons who was governess with a family of an Ambassador, sister of Miss Babs Lyons Main St., and Professor Patrick Lyons of England.

 

Back from Australia, is Sr. Patrick Joseph Leane, Annabeg a member of of the order of St Joseph of the Sacred heart, she spent 22 years in Western Australia. Other local priests in Australia include Archbishop Prendiville, Rev Eddie McSweeney and Rev J M  Herlihy.

 

 

 

Kerryman April 16 1961

 

Death at advanced age Rev Mother M Dominick, Presentation Convent Dingle, daughter of late Mr Peter Kearney, N.T. and Mrs Kearney of Cordal, she was one of five sisters who became nuns. She had a sister Mrs Mary Murphy, Dublin, brother Peter Kearney.

 

 

 

Kerryman Knocknagoshel Notes 22 July 1961

 

Mother Stephanie if Maherafelt Convent, Derry, visited Family in Ballinacartin KNG:

 

DUAGH: On holiday, Sr. Columba Keane, from UK; Sr. Spinola Sheehy, from UK; Sr. Joseph Sheehy from Kilkenny;

 

Ballybunion on holiday; Sr. Augustine Stack of Doon and Seattle;

 

 

 

 

 

In the early 18th century new seeds of God’s creative dream were planted in the heart of a young Irish woman named Nano Nagle who went on to become the Foundress of the Presentation Sisters in Ireland in 1776.

 

Nano Nagle

 

 

 

"She was a woman who, in her simplicity, dared greatly...

 

dared to let herself be guided by the Spirit of God.

 

And when he, like some will o’ the wisp on the mountains,

 

led her from the warmth of what was safe and comfortable,

 

out past the four walls of what was “enough” and “reasonable”,

 

away from the security of the familiar, tried and proven,

 

she followed with laughter in her heart.

 

For she had caught a glimpse of the Divine delight

 

in reversing human logic, in drawing power from weakness,

 

wisdom from folly, life from death.

 

In this lay her strength.

 

This is Nano Nagle." 

 

Raphael Consedine PVBM

 

Four pioneering Sisters among Nano’s followers, Sisters Bernard Kirwin, Magdalen O’Shaughnessy, Xavier Maloney and Xaverius Lynch, carried her vision and spirit to the shores of Newfoundland in 1833. They came at the invitation of Bishop Michael Fleming to establish a school that would offer improved educational opportunity for girls and young women in St. John’s. Nano’s vision had birthed a response that was both broad and penetrating. For the next 175 years our sisters continued to respond to this call. Academic learning, spiritual development/religious education and a deep appreciation for the arts and music were central to our education ministry among students, teachers and parents.

 

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Australia

 

 

 

 

 

On Friday 20 July 1866 the first Presentation Sisters left their homeland, family and friends, and set out from Fermoy to make the long perilous journey to Tasmania. A group of four professed sisters and five postulants boarded The Empress at Queenstown, Ireland, and arrived at Hobart three months later to open, at Richmond, the first Presentation convent and school in the Southern Hemisphere. From Limerick six sisters and a postulant arrived in Melbourne on 21 December 1873 to found a convent and school at St Kilda, the summer resort for the growing capital of the newly established colony of Victoria.

 

 

 

Meanwhile, across the border in New South Wales in the flourishing but sparsely populated Riverina, the recently established town and district of Wagga Wagga was appealing for religious. Again the Presentation Sisters answered the call. Consequently, in May 1874, five sisters arrived from Kildare. In 1886 from the little village of Lucan, just out of Dublin, three sisters and seven postulants left for the Lismore mission. Coming through England, they were joined by another postulant and arrived in Lismore in August 1886. The party of four sisters and five postulants who arrived in Geraldton, Western Australia in July 1891 was made up of three sisters and and one postulant from Sneem, one sister from Mitchelstown, one postulant from Tipperary and three from Cork.

 

 

 

On their arrival in the Australian colonies the Presentation Sisters continued to answer the call of the needy throughout the continent. This sometimes involved making long, hazardous journeys to scattered outposts. Sisters from Wagga Wagga established new foundations in Elsternwick (1882), Hay (1883) and Longreach (1900). From Hay a group travelled in 1900 to the goldfields of Western Australia. This group formed a union with the Geraldton Congregation in 1969.

 

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INDIA

 

Presentation Sisters came to India in the year 1842.

 

In the spirit of our foundress, Nano Nagle, sisters in India promote education at primary, secondary and professional levels, thus bringing out All Round Development of the child.

 

 The task of the Presentation School today is to accompany the students to discover the light within themselves and share it with others, to make them God centered and other person centered; to enable them to be responsible citizens in the world of our times and play their unique role in the transformation of society.

 

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ENGLAND

 

Presentation Sisters left Clonmel in Ireland for Manchester in 1836 to work in the inner city. In time, convents were opened in Buxton, Audenshaw and New Moston. 1919 saw more Presentation Sisters arrived from Ireland to open a convent in North Yorkshire.

 

Presentation Sisters also arrived from India specifically to encourage young women to go to India to join the Presentation Sisters in their ministry in Madras. The number of Sisters in England grew. In 1953 more Sisters arrived from Ireland to work in Bicester, Swindon, Birmingham, Brockworth, Corsham and Sheffield.

 

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The Latin American Unit comprises six missions in three countries Chile, Peru and Ecuador.

 

In Chile there are two missions:    Lo Valdivia, Curico founded in 1982

 

    Iquique founded in 1992. Peru also has two missions:

 

    Eucalyptus de Villa, Lima founded in 1993.    Mariategui, Lima founded in 1995

 

The remaining two missions are in Ecuador: Chone founded in 1993. Quito founded in 1988

 

The Presentation Sisters have also served in Santiago, Chile between 1986 and 1999, in Flavio Alfaro, Ecuador from 1983 to 2001 and in Guayaquil, Ecuador during the years 1997 to 2002.

 

 

 

USA

 

When Presentation congregations in Ireland, England, India, Pakistan, Africa and the Philippines came together in 1976 to form the Union of Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 17 of the Irish motherhouses and the English congregation had branch houses in the United States. There were a total of 23 houses--11 in California, three in Alabama, two in Arizona, two in Mississippi and one in each of the states of Utah, Colorado, Florida, Louisanna, and Georgia.

 

In 1978 a Southeast Region which included the houses in Alabama, Louisianna  and Mississippi was established.  In 1981 the North Presentation Congregation joined the Union and its houses in Georgia and Florida became part of this region.

 

Also in 1978 a Western Vice-Province was created to encompass houses in California and Utah. When Crosshaven became part of the Union in 1981, its houses in Arizona were incorporated into the Vice-Province

 

 

 

In 1982 the autonomous foundation of San Antonio, Texas, fused with the Union and became part of the Vice-Province.

 

The Southeast Region and the Western Vice-Province united in 1989 to form the United States Province.

 

In 2013 the Sisters of the Fargo, North Dakota, Congregation fused with the Union and are now part of the United States Province.

 

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New Zealand

 

The first group of Sisters brought the Presentation flame to Taita (Wellington) arriving in 1951.

 

 

 

RHODESIA

 

Four sisters from India to come to Zimbabwe, then called ‘Southern Rhodesia’, in 1949. They were: Sr. Marie-Louise Frost and the late Mother Bernard, Srs. Aloysius (Bertha) Griffin and Dorothea Carroll. Bishop Chichester had invited the Presentation Sisters to Mount Mellery mission in the Eastern Highlands near the Mozambique border. Our Sisters were engaged in both teaching and nursing and were joined by others from Matlock. Our first African Sister, Aletha Matiswairi was professed in 1980. The Liberation War which ended triumphantly with Independence for Zimbabwe in 1980 caused our rural missions in Mt. Mellery, Avila, St. Benedict’s and St. Killian’s to be closed at various stages, for reasons of safety.

 

 

 

Western Province/ Mongu

 

In February 1970, at the end of the Nigerian/Biafran Civil War, and after three weeks of house arrest, all Presentation Sisters were deported from Nigeria with no hope of return. One of the Sisters, Cecelia Thackaberry, died in that War.

 

Within a short time of their return to England the Sisters received an invitation to go and work with the Holy Cross Sisters in Mongu, Western Province, Zambia. On acceptance of that invitation our Zambian mission began on September 10, 1970 with the arrival Srs. Gertrude, Elizabeth and Aiden.

 

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The Sacred Heart Review, Volume 39, Number 21, 16 May 1908

 

Five young ladies of Irish birth were received recently into the Presentation Convent at Veprey, Madras, India. Before they changed their bridal attire for the religious dress, a touching and appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. Father Vandenburg, S. J

 

 

 

Presentation Nuns Boston College

 

The Sacred Heart Review, Volume 46, Number 4, 15 July 1911

 

—Ed. Review.] Ireland the Land of Religious Vocations. Holyoke, Mass., June 25, 1911. Editor Review:— A western paper describes as a truly grand scene the reception of nineteen young Irish maidens into the order of the Sisters of Charity at the Convent of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas. On the same occasion eighteen novices made their solemn vows. Ireland continues to supply the world with religious subjects. Recently at the Convent of Mary, Mafeking, South Africa, three Tipperary girls—Mary, Ellen, and Brigid Ryan, were received. Mrs. Murphy of Newmarket, Co. Clare, Ireland, has eight daughters nuns in the Presentation order, all labouring in India. Mr. Martin Hehir of Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare, is the proud father of five daughters all members of the Presentation order. The twin daughters of Sir Edward Fitzgerald, Bart., Cork, Ireland, were recently received at Saint Marie's of the Isle Convent of Mercy in their native city, receiving the names of Sisters Ethna and Brigid. Three members of one family, the Misses Kavanagh of Castledermot, Kildare, were received recently at the Notre Dame MotherHouse, Namur, Belgium. The Reverend Mother General of the La Sainte Union Sisters is at present in this country making arrangements for the arrival of one hundred young members of her order, who will be engaged as teachers in parish schools of New England dioceses. Although the order is a French one, the majority of the Sisters are Irish by birth or blood, and the Sisters on their way here have all been engaged at their professions in schools in Ireland and England, and hold excellent certificates from the English education Board.

 

 

 

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OTHER SISTERS

 

Presentation USA.

 

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IRISH MISSIONARIES OF TO-DAY.

 

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XIX, Issue 8, 21 November 1890, Page 7

 

The Very Rev. Thomas Jackson, Vicar-Apostolic of Northern Borneo and Labuan, now making a brief stay in Boston, mentions among other interesting details, that his first co-adjutors in the almost incredible hardships of the Borneo mission were two Irish priests, and that every one of the nine Franciscan nuns, who have since come to his assistance, are Irish. This statement suggests a glance at Irish missionary activity in other remote, needy, and dangerous portions of the Lord's vineyard. Everywhere we find the Irish priests rivalled in numbers, courage, and self-denial only by their French and Belgian brothers while in what may be called lay missionary work, the ubiquitous Irish race is without a peer. The missionary training school of the Fathers of the Holy Ghost, at Black Bock, Dublin, Ireland, is yearly sending dozens of young Irish priests into Zanguebar, Senegambia, and Senegal, on the coast of Africa. Cardinal Lavigerie had the help of a valiant Irish soldier, ex- Pontifical Zouave in establishing some of his first missionaries in Central Africa. Australia and New Zealand have been so largely the spiritual conquest of Irish nuns, priests and people, that Cardinal Manning, who last year claimed America's first Catholic Centenary as St. Patrick's fifteenth, might also claim the approaching Australian Centenary as the sixteenth for the Apostle of Ireland. It stirs the Irish heart to remember, too, the first Irish missionary priests in Australia bore the mark of honour, the convict brand, for their sympathy with the Irish uprising of '98. Priests of the Josephite Order, to which Father Jackson belongs, have been for nearly twenty years working among our negro population in the Southern States. Their membership is largely Irish or Irish- American. A leading spirit in missionary zeal among them there is the Rev. John B. Slattery, rector of St. Joseph's Seminary, Baltimore and their first American-trained priest, the Rev. Michael Heffernan, ordained from the same seminary a few months ago, is also of Irish blood.— Pilot

 

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A PIONEER NUN. Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19751, 16 October 1929, Page 16

 

(Press Association Telegram)

 

(DUNEDIN, October 15. Mother Mary Bertrand, the last of the band of pioneer Dominican Sisters who came to New Zealand sixty years ago, and who established the Dominican Convent in Dunedin, celebrated the sixtieth year of her life as a nun to-day. The celebrations included Pontifical High Mass, a garden fete, and a presentation, which took the form of a scholarship in her name providing tuition in the convent for secondary pupils.

 

 

 

St. JOSEPH'S SISTERS

 

Auckland Star, Volume LXXVI, Issue 197, 21 August 1945, Page 3

 

DIAMOND JUBILEE OF ORDER The diamond jubilee of the arrival of the Order of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Auckland, and the founding of the Children of Mary in St. Benedict's Parish was celebrated with Mass in St. Benedict's Church by Dr. F. Terry. Present at the celebrations was Sister Mary Bernadette, the first New Zealand postulant, who returned from training in Australia in 1886, accompanied by other sisters.

 

In 1884. two members of the order, Sister Mary Theresa and Sister Mary Casimir, accompanied by Misses Chitty and Chevalin, arrived in New Zealand and opened a school close to the church. In 1901, St. Benedict's was nominated provincial house.

 

 

 

 

 

Bishop Liston, speaking at St. Benedict's Hall on the value of the 60 years' work, made a presentation of £300 to the sisters to start a fund for the proposed retreat house. Past pupils and friends were present. Solemn Requiem Mass for the deceased sisters and Children of Mary was offered yesterday.

 

 

 

PROFESSED AS NUNS.

 

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9167, 6 April 1893, Page 5

 

[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Dunedin, Wednesday. Three young ladies made their profession as nuns at St. Joseph's Cathedral to-day. The service was very impressive. One of the nuns is a niece of Bishop Moran, another a sister of Father Lynch, and another, a lady from Gore, is a cousin of an Irish Bishop.

 

 

 

HEROIC NUNS.

 

Marlborough Express, Volume XLVI, Issue 260, 2 November 1912, Page 2

 

THE GREATER LOVE. [PRESS ASSOCIATION.] NEW YORK, Oct. 30. At San, Antonio six Sisters of Charity perished in a fire which destroyed an orphan asylum. The sisters were heroically trying to save their charges. Two orphans were killed and 85 saved.

 

The Mother Superior and other Irish and French nuns dashed into the burning dormitory, grasped the babies, and handed them out to the firemen stationed, on a ladder against the burning building. Several sisters, then jumped to the life net, but missed and were crushed to death on the ground. The Mother Superior and two nuns were overcome by the flames and perished in the ruins.

 

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THE YPRES NUNS

 

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16199, 8 April 1916, Page 2

 

Mr. John Redmond. M.P., and Mr. R. Barry O'Brien have issued an appeal for funds with which to establish in County Wexford the Benedictine community of Irish nuns which had its home at Ypres from the time of William 111. until the recent destruction of the town by the Germans.

 

Two of the flags which the Irish Brigade captured from the English at the battle of Ramillies were deposited in the Irish convent at Ypres, and a part of one of them has been preserved to this day. The nuns, who were forced to fly from Ypres, are now living in London. A sum of £1050 is needed for the purchase of their new home in County Wexford. '"Under the calamities of war," says the appeal "they fled from Ireland; under the calamities of war they have returned."

 

 

 

THE NUNS OF YPRES

 

Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 124, 26 May 1923, Page 20

 

'APPEAL FOR A NEW HOME. An effort is being launched in England to raise £40,000 in order to re-establish the homeless nuns of Ypres Abbey in another, sanctuary. At a meeting' of the Catholic Truth Society says the Daily Telegraph," it was explained that the 'Abbey of Ypres, which stood, in the Rue St. Jacques, was built in. 1665 for British and Irish nuns, and during the whole of its history it maintained an unbroken connection with the mother countries, the community always consisting of British subjects. In October 1914. the abbey was bombarded, but the nuns remained until a month  later, when, yielding to orders for complete evacuation, they became homeless wanderers. The building was entirely destroyed, but its ruins were always a sanctuary for British soldiers.

 

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CATHOLIC NUNS IN PARIS.

 

The Sacred Heart Review, Volume 21, Number 3, 14 January 1899

 

The Boston Transcript learns from the latest issue of Le Clerge Franciis that Paris possesses no less than 128 different religious congregations of women, with 550 houses of various kinds. The inhabitants of five are exclusively devoted to a contemplative and penitential rule with educational activity; while forty-two are exclusively devoted to teaching, twenty-five to the care of the sick, and the majority of the rest combine the various works of charity and mercy. One order, called the Sisters of Motherly Help, devote themselves to the care of poor mothers and their babes, and also nurse in the houses of the rich. A goodly number of societies are devoted to nursing the sick in their homes, and thus they do much good in the poorer parts of the city. The Little Sisters of the Assumption not only attend to the sick, but take entire charge of the house, children and kitchen of the sick poor, acting just like domestic servants of the poor, accepting not even food in return. The " Blind Sisters of St. Paul," consisting partly of " seeing " and partly of " blind " members, offer a home for life to poor, blind girls from the age of four years onward, let apartments to blind women and provide a kind of hospital together with medical assistance to poor girls afflicted with eye diseases. The Little Sisters of St. Anne take care of consumptive children ;

 

 

 

the Franciscanesses of the Immaculate Conception devote themselves to the street arabs and beggar children who swarm in Paris; the Sisters of Mary of the Atonement and the Sisters of the Child Jesus look after young servant girls, the latter particularly those from Normandy and Brittany ; other Sisters occupying themselves with the care of homeless shop girls and factory hands, prisoners, fallen women, orphanages and foundlings. In fact, there is no conceivable variety of social misery and evil for which Christian charity has not been organized by some of these Parisian societies of religious women.

 

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The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1942) Sat 2 Dec 1899 Page 24

 

Twenty-nine young ladies from various parts of Ireland — Carlow, Kilkenny, Kerry,

 

Clare, Galway, Leitrim and Fermanagh, left Queenstown recently in the Cunard

 

Line steamer Etruria for New York, enroute for San Antonio, Texas, with the object of entering on a religious life there. They were in charge of Sister Benedict, of the Order of Divine Providence, of which order the young ladies purpose becoming postulants. Last July Sister Benedict, who is a native of County Carlow, came to Ireland for the purpose of obtaining young ladies

 

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Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954)Sat 4 Sep 1909 Page 43

 

IRISH NUNS IN INDIA

 

Again the Daughters of the Cross have to record the loss of one of their Sisters, who died at Anand on Sunday, 18th July, after an illness of only a few hours. Sister Agnes Mary was born in Kerry, Ireland, in April, 1865, and joined the congregation at Liege in October, 1884.Two years later she arrived in India, and since that time worked with the greatest earnestness in the convents at Karachi, Igatpuri, Bandra, Panchgani, Dadar, and finally at Anand, of which house she was made Superioress in December, 1908. In the first week of July, cholera broke out in that locality, and some of the orphan children confided to the care of the Sisters; contracted the disease. A few cases proved fatal. However, on Sunday last it was hoped that the epidemic had ceased, an intimation to that effect

 

having been written by the Superioress herself, little thinking that she would be the next chosen victim. Sister Agnes Mary saw without fear death approaching, and was perfectly calm and resigned to God's holy will. During the years she spent in India, and in whatever house she laboured, she was ever a subject of the greatest edification to her Sisters in religion and to all with whom She came in contact. Her happy disposition endeared her to everyone, and her loss will be keenly felt. Quietly and religiously she spent her days, and one may truly say: "She went about doing good." Her death was a fit crowning to her life—a victim to duty, she has fallen at her post.

 

R.I.P.—Bombay "Examiner."

 

 

 

 

 

The Colac Herald (Vic. : 1875 - 1918)Wed 24 Feb 1915 Page 2. (Extracts)

 

Dame Theresa, a Benedictine nun, and niece of John Redmond, who was

 

in a Benedictine convent 'at Ypres during the German bombardment,

 

and is now safely lodged in Oulton Abbey, Staffordshire, publishes extracts from her diary, giving her experiences of the war.

 

Describing the British entry into the city of Ypres she says:

 

"We were actually engaged In the litanies with the words, 'From all evil good Lord, deliver us, each sister joining in the responses. Good Lord, deliver us, with a full soul when suddenly we heard the heavy tramp, tramp, tramp, of soldiers and the sound of singing. We trembled, thinking- of the terrible Uhlans answering; the "Good Lord, deliver us. in their midnight carouse.

 

But Judge of our surprise and our amazement when we found out that it Was an English song, and lo Mingled with our cries of supplication, came as it were in answer. 'Here we are. Here

 

we are again. We almost joined in, but of course we dare not. We were just wondering

 

in our Irish hearts whether or no it was an Irish regiment that was first to enter, thinking of the dear old standard, with the harp on it of the days of the Irish Brigade. ''Suddenly we got our answer in a

 

gruff brogue. We heard the song which everyone seems to be singing everywhere , else and always, I't's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary.'"Dame Theresa brought back with her to England the old banner of the Irish Brigade; who fought in the service of France against England in the seventeenth century, which was preserved in the Ypres convent.

 

 

 

Southern Cross (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1954) Fri 12 May 1944

 

Two Irish Nuns were killed in air-raid on Rome, it was stated on the Vatican Radio.

 

"We regret to state," the announcer said, "that according to a communication received from the Mother Provincial of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Rome, two Irish Sisters lost their lives on February 17 in an air raid on Marina. Nineteen Sisters were killed in the raid. The two Irish victims are: Sister Mary of St. Agnes (Mary O'Keeffe, of Comer, Co. Cork, and Temple Valley, Co. Waterford, and Sister Edward of St. Francis (Ellen Bowler, of Togherough, Hisbolis, Co. Kerry.

 

 

 

Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932)Sat 5 Aug 1876 Page 7

 

IRISH NUNS IN PORTUGAL.

 

In Lisbon there is to be seen the Convent of Bom Successo which is kept by Irish

 

Dominican Nuns. This convent is one of the many Irish houses which the traveller is sure to meet with in Catholic countries, and was founded in the year 1639, in the very worst days of the Irish persecutions. It owns its origin to a promise given by Philip II, of Spain to Father Dominick O'Daly, on

 

condition that he would succeed in raising a regiment in Ireland for the purpose of fighting for the Royal cause in the low countries.

 

 

 

Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954) Thu 20 May 1954 Page 7

 

Deaths of Two Presentation Nuns

 

Double Requiem at Windsor Convent

 

Rev. Mother Mary Ita (Cagney),a cousin of His Grace Archbishop Mannix, died at the

 

Presentation Convent, Windsor, on Sunday last, 16 May. She was 88 years of age and in the 69th

 

year of her religious life. Born at Croom, County Limerick, Ireland, she entered the Presentation

 

Order in 1885, twelve years after the foundation of the Windsor Convent.

 

SISTER MARY BRIGID On Friday, 14 May, Sister Mary Brigid (Conway) died at the Presentation

 

Convent, Windsor, at the advanced age, of 96 years. Born at Brandon, Kerry, Ireland she was

 

at the 64th year of her religious life, all of which was spent at the Windsor Convent Unobtrusive

 

and kindly throughout her long life,

 

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NUNS KILLED

 

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Catholic Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1932 - 1942)Thu 7 Nov 1940, Page 26

 

Irish Nuns and Brothers Home from Gibraltar, Twenty-seven Irish Christian Brothers and 33 Irish Loreto nuns are among the many thousands of women and children who have reached England

 

after having been compulsorily evacuated from Gibraltar. Ninety-seven per cent, of these

 

evacuees are Catholics. There should have been 34 instead off 33 nuns, but one Sister

 

Lorcan O'Connor, was killed in an air raid in which three other lay sisters were injured.

 

The Bishop of Gibraltar, Right Rev. Richard J. Fitzgerald, is remaining at his post.

 

The Christian Brothers had 1400 boys under their care in Gibraltar — in their college at

 

Line Hall Road, the Sacred Heart School, St. Joseph's, and Our Lady of Lourdes. They have

 

been teaching in the town for 60 years. Special services for the evacuees have been arranged at

 

St. Patrick's, Soho.

 

 

 

Catholic Weekly (Sydney, NSW : 1942 - 1954)Thu 27 Aug 1942, Page 1

 

FIVE NUNS KILLED IN AIR RAID

 

Prior Park College, Bath, and the Bar Convent, York, were among the notable Catholic buildings damaged during recent German raids on Britain. At the Bar Convent five nuns were killed. There were no casualties at Prior Park — which is conducted by the Irish Christian Brothers — but serious damage was done to the building. A new wing was partially destroyed,

 

 

 

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NEWSPAPERS IRELAND NUNS

 

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, 16 July, 1927; Page: 5

 

DEATH OF KERRY NUN IN CALIFORNIA. SISTER MARY AUGUSTINE KENNELLY.

 

Sister Mary Augustine Kennelly died after years of suffering, at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Sacramento, on the morning of Sunday, June 5. For a time she taught music at St. Joseph Academy, Sacramento, and later she ministered to the sick at the old Mater Misericordiae Hospital on Twenty-third and R streets, Sacramento. Born in North Kerry, Ireland, Sister Mary Augustine came from a family of priests and religious. Her uncle, the Rev. Martin Kennelly, died in China last year after forty one years of service there in the mission fields. The Rev Patrick Kennelly of Australia, who visited her about three weeks ago on his way to Ireland, is another uncle, and also Bro. James Harrington, S.J., Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Her two aunts, Sisters Mary Berchmans and Margaret, are at St. Joseph Academy, Sacramento. There are two cousins also in the priesthood. One of these-the Rev Robert Kennelly, left for China last September to take the place of his uncle; the other, the Rev John Kennelly, is in England. The funeral took place from the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, with a solemn requiem Mass, with the Rt. Rev Mgr. Horgan as celebrant. The Rev. Father Bennett assister as deacon, the Rev Fr. Connors of Roseville as sub-deacon, and the Rev. Fr. Lyons as master of ceremonies. The following priests were present in the sanctuary:—The Rev Fr. Ellis, Rev Fr. Murphy, Rev Fr. Edward. O.F.M, Rev Fr. Azevedo, Rev Father McHugh, Rev Fr. Grant, Rev Fr. Horgan, Rev Fr. Donnelly, Rev Fr. O'Connor, Rev Fr. Hayes, Rev Father O'Meara. Present also were the Sisters of Mercy St Joseph Academy, Mater Misercordiae Hospital, and Stanford Home, also Sisters of St Francis, all of Sacramento, and Sisters of Mercy from Grass Valley and Red Bluff. Sister Mary Augustine was laid to rest in St Joseph cemetery.

 

FROM ANTIPODES.

 

Leaving Sydney on March 8, the four-masted German barque, Lizbeth, arrived at Cobh on Wednesday, after a voyage of 120 days. Of 13 old-time windjammers, racing in the past six months for Europe from Australian ports, only one now remains to make port. This is a Finnish ship which sailed from Port Lincoln on Feb. 17 1927.

 

 

 

Irish Independent 1905-current, Saturday, 09 May, 1942; Page: 2

 

FIVE NUNS KILLED IN YORK RAID

 

The five nuns killed when a convent was hit during the raid on York are, states " The Universe," Mother Patricia O'Connor, teacher, and Sister Brendan Murphy, of the domestic staff, both from Ireland; Mother Vincent Jordan, head of the Convent's Elementary School; Mother Gerard McClorry, infirmarian and Mother Agnes Clayton, teacher. Two other Sisters were injured in going to the assistance of the buried nuns.

 

 

 

Irish Examiner 1841-current, Tuesday, 13 June, 1961; Page: 7

 

Two Irish nuns on the way back to their mission in Burma and a young Irishman on his way to take up a post in Iraq, were among the nineteen people killed, yesterday, when a Dutch airliner plunged into a sand dune three miles short of Cairo Airport as it came in to land.

 

The nuns, members of the Good Shepherd Order, were Sister Paschal Curran, a native of Coars. Cahirciveen. Co- Kerry, and Sister Stanislaus Ryan, of Donohill near Tipperary Town Both were In their forties. The third Irish victim was twenty-four years old Gerald Shields, of Ballymena, Co. Antrim,

 

(Edited)

 

Sister Paschal was a daughter of the late Mr. Cornelius Curran. N.T. and Mrs. Curran. of Coars National School, five miles from Cahirciveen She had been 25 years in religion and was in Rangoon for most of that time. Her recent visit home was her first in 31 years.

 

 

 

Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, Saturday, 15 October, 1910; Page: 2

 

NO ABDICATION. ROYAL FUGATTVES TO COME TO ENGLAND. CHURCHES DESTROYED.

 

King Manuel and his mother, Queen Amelia, who are now Staying at the Government House at Gibraltar, have decided to leave for England shortly, while the Dowager Queen Maria Pia and the King's uncle, the Duke of Oporto, will take up  their residence in Italy.

 

It is now officially announced that King Manuel, before leaving Portugal, sent a pathetic farewell letter to his people through the ex-Premier.

 

The young King declared that his conscience was clear , and that his flight, which was forced on him by circumstances , must in no way be taken as an act of abdication

 

The  censor's hand is still busy with messages from Lisbon, but the telegrams, which have been received indicate that the city is now  slowly, resuming its normal appearance. while it is stated that the Republic has been accepted throughout the provinces.

 

The strictness of the censorship, however is reflected in the announcement that the Republican Government has refused delivery of all cipher telegrams addressed to the Italian diplomatic representatives  in Lisbon.

 

An order has been issued for the banishment of all Religious Orders.

 

Terrible scenes of looting were witnessed  at the early stages of the revolution. Mobs raided the churches  and monasteries and destroyed religious  emblems,  and altars and works of art of great value. Shameful excesses were recorded by the special correspondent of The London "Express" who gave a vivid" description of what he saw.

 

The soldiers helped the mob in their efforts to destroy the churches and persecute the priests and nuns. Several Jesuits were killed in defending their monasteries. There are 250 priests in Lisbon jails, and 300 nuns have been arrested.  It is stated that the Irish Dominican Friars and Nuns in Lisbon will not be molested in any way. As a result of the confiscation of the convents and monasteries enormous riches, come into the hands of the Government. A prominent member of the Catholic Church in England believes that the Religious Orders which are now being expelled, will, in time, return to Portugal. The Italian Government has made arrangements to avail of an existing law in order, to prevent the Portuguese Religious Orders from settling in Italy. Several churches were opened in Lisbon on Tuesday, and the Religious Orders flying foreign flags have been supplied with guards to prevent any attack. King George V. has ordered the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert to proceed to Gibraltar to embark King Manuel and Queen Amelia. Spanish anti-clericals are organising a great demonstration to celebrate the triumph of the Republic in Portugal. A number of refugee Portuguese-nuns were hissed at Bada  Joz.

 

The Republican Minister for Foreign Affairs say that the new regime will enable Portugal to take her place by the side of the other European Powers, in defence of justice and peace.

 

 

 

Presentation USA.

 

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OTHER NEWS

 

Kerry Examiner 1840-1856, Tuesday, 05 August, 1845; Page: 3

 

ANOTHER DREADFUL FIRE IN QUEBEC. Our Montreal advices, which reach to the 12th instant inclusive, communicate the melancholy intelligence that Quebec had been devastated by a dreadful fire, which broke out on the evening of the 28th of June,1845 and destroyed 1,300 houses.

 

 

 

Tralee Chronicle and Killarney Echo 1843-1881, Friday, 09 November, 1855; Page: 4

 

Rev Dr. Cahill’s Letter. To the right Honourable Lord Viscount Palmerston.

 

 

 

Judge Kane of Philadelphia had been hearing evidence In regard to the alleges recruiting for the British army In the United States. One of the chief witnesses was a Mr Strobel, whose evidence contains some extraordinary, if true, disclosures. This man, Strobel, whose

 

Social standing appears to have been such that Sir Gaspard Le  Marchant  asked him to dinner and the officers  of the 76fh Regiment - associated with him on terms, of equality, swears positively that a plan for the enlistment of men In the United States, for the British  service, was concocted by Mr. Crampton , the Governor of the British Province and himself  and a commencement of enlistments was made under it.

 

Rathfarnham, October 27, 1855. My Lord the American papers of last Saturday week brought to this country the astounding intelligence contained in the extract just quoted: he goes on to criticise the British establishment and army officers and protestant bible men. See paper for full details.

 

 

 

Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, Saturday, 21 May, 1898; Page: 4

 

"Frorester sends us an interesting letter relative to the housing of the artisan class in Killarney. He state of things existing in the lanes of the so-called "Eden of the West" as revealed in this letter, do not redound to the credit of the local civic body, and we trust that the gentle reminder conveyed in the letter will have the desired effect.

 

 

 

A subscription list has been started in aid of the family of the young man Deady, who was killed recently at Fenit while engaged in shunting operations on the pier. The deceased was the principal support of aged parents.

 

 

 

On Wednesday evening next the people of Tralee will be afforded a rare musical treat, when the members of the Musical Society will give their second grand concert. The concert will be given in the Concert Hall, which has been specially renovated for the occasion. The unpleasantness hitherto experienced owing to defective ventilation has been entirely removed. (Edited)

 

 

 

Lovers of the manly game of handball will be pleased to learn that the Castleisland ball court has been re-opened after a lapse of nearly seventeen years. Court opened by Mr Henry Williams, his father-in-law Mr William Clifford owned the court formally. Lifelong player from Killarney Mr J R Styles is sure to give encouragement.(edited)

 

 

 

Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Saturday, 08 April, 1916; Page: 3

 

Irish Volunteer Captain. THREE MONTHS' HARD LABOUR, A case which aroused considerable interest in South Clare was heard at Sixmilebridge Petty Sessions by Mr M'Elroy, R.M, and five other magistrates. It was at the prosecution of District Inspector M'Clelland, and the defendant was Michael Brennan, Captain of the Meelick Irish Volunteers, and Hon Sec of the Clare County Board of these Volunteers. The charge was that he did, at Meelick, on the 17th March, make use of language likely to cause disaffection to his Majesty, contrary to the rules, etc, of the Defence of the Realm Act. In a second summons the charge was that said language was likely to cause mutiny, sedition and disaffection.

 

Mr H O'Brien, solr, Limerick, was for the defence.

 

Sergeant-Patrick M'Carthy gave evidence that there was a parade of Sinn Fein Volunteers outside Meelick Chapel on St Patrick's Day. Most of them were in uniform, and a number carried bandoliers and cartridges, while three had rifles, and others single and double-barrelled guns. He heard the defendant, who was the captain, use the language. Constable Sliney gave corroborative evidence.

 

Mr Moran did not call any witnesses, and addressed the Court at considerable length. He submitted this prosecution was grossly unfair and unjust, as similar language bad been used in the North of Ireland by Galloper Smith and Sir Edward Carson, and the Government had made no attempt to prosecute. Sir Edward even threatened the Government that he would bring the Kasier over. Chairman—If you bring Sir Edward Carson before me and prove your case, I'll be delighted to convict him, and so would the other magistrates. Mr Studdert—He would get "socks" (laughter). Mr Moran said his client only gave what he gave, right and legal advice to the people to keep their guns, to retain their own property.In the course of a lengthy judgment, the chairman (Mr M'Elroy) quoted the stirring words of the great Prelate, the Archbishop of Tuam, a great Irishman, against whom even Mr Brennan would not be so presumptuous as to put his opinion, in the appeal in his Pastoral to rally to the flag of the country in this great crisis. He also quoted a speech of Mr John Redmond, the Leader of the Irish people and a great statesman. Here the defendant laughed.

 

The Chairman said he noticed that Mr Brennan laughed at the mention of Mr Redmond's name. That was an outrageous thing for any Irishman to do in any assemblage of decent Irishmen. These young men should be real soldiers and not tinpot soldiers. If such language was to be tolerated there would be complete anarchy in the country. Defendant said that he had only obeyed orders from Headquarters, and any orders he got from Headquarters he would obey and pass on, and stand by them. He did not retract one word of what he said. The Chairman said that the “Headquarters" that gave such advice to young boys should be prosecuted.

 

Dr Frost, J.P, said - the young men should fight against the powers that desecrated churches, outraged women and torpedoed an hospital ship, killing 15 nuns.

 

The Chairman said the bench was unanimous in convicting defendant and sentencing him to three months with hard labour in Limerick gaol.

 

 

 

Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954) Thu 7 Oct 1926, Page 9

 

The returns of the census taken in the Twenty-six Counties on April 18 last, the result of which has been so eagerly awaited, were made public on Sunday morning. They came as the most unpleasant surprise the Irish people have had for years. The general belief was that the population was increasing. The returns show an enormous decrease. 'Although there were nearly a quarter of a million more people born than died during the 15 years since the 1911 census, the population has dropped by 166,000, a net loss of 404,000 in the period. The bulk of this loss has occurred

 

since 1922, and is another proof of the bad bargain made in the "Treaty."

 

Taken with the Six-County census, the figures of which were commented on in these columns a few

 

weeks ago, the Free State returns show that Ireland has now only a population of 4,229,124, having lost from emigration since 1911 exactly 502,000 men and women. The number of males to females is 1000 to 973 in the Free State, as against 1066 females to every 1000 males in the North-East. Although Belfast's population grew enormously since 1911, Dublin still holds the lead with

 

419,000. Another interesting item disclosed by the census returns is that there are nearly 2,000,000 Irish born men and women resident in other countries. The bulk of them are in America, but there are as many as 105,033 in Australia, and 34,419 in New Zealand.

 

 

 

Belfast Weekly News

 

The Protestant Standard (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1895) Sat 7 Jun 1884. Page 8

 

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In a court deep in Munster, this conversation is reported to have taken place

 

Solicitor: At the scene of the accident, Mr O'Shea, did you tell the Garda officer that you

 

had never felt better in your life?' O'Shea the farmer:' That's right, sir.'

 

Solicitor: 'Well then, Mr O'Shea, how is it that you are now claiming you were seriously

 

injured when my client's car hit your cart?'

 

O'Shea:' When the Garda arrived, he went over to my horse, who had a broken leg, and

 

shot him. Then he went over to Darcy, my dog, who was badly hurt, and shot him.

 

Then the policeman came across the road, gun still in hand, looked at me, and said, 'How

 

are you feeling?'

 

I just thought under the circumstances, it was a wise choice of words to

 

say: 'I've never felt better in my life

 

 

 

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In 1933, what if you were Jewish, your family name was Hitler and you were living in the heart of Brooklyn? What would life be like for you and your two young children?

 

Back in June of that year, JTA ran a story on the Hitler family living in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn and the struggles that members of this Jewish family were facing because of their last name.

 

At that time, according to Rose Hitler, there were more than 30 Jewish families living in the New York area with that surname.

 

This story is among 250,000 articles that are available online in the JTA Archives.

 

 

 

Nuns Killed

 

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Jesuit, or, Catholic sentinel (Boston, Mass. : 1833), Volume V, Number XLVIII, 29 November 1834

 

Boston, Nov. 26, 1834. Received, of Bishop Fenwick, the sum of seventy nine dollars and twenty cents, the same being taxes assessed by the Assessors of the town of Charlestown, upon the land and buildings of the late Convent of Mount Benedict, for the year 1834, and which were  this day demanded by Solomon Hovey Jr., Collector, agreeably to instructions received by him from the Assessors to that effect, although said buildings had been destroyed by a mob in August last. j $79,20 (Signed) Solomon Hovey Jr., Collector. Our readers will observe in this day’s paper, a copy of the receipt for taxes paid to the town of Charlestown for the year 1834, on the buildings, &c. of the late Convent—which taxes were demanded by order of the Assessors, and insisted on being paid, notwithstanding the destruction of said buildings in last August, by a mob. This is, truly, paying for protection with a vengeance. We always supposed, indeed, that delicacy would have prevented any call of this kind from that quarter; but it seems; whether protection be experienced or not in Charlestown, the taxes must be paid. If this be not hard, to use a common phrase, we know not what hard is.

 

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The Sacred Heart Review, Volume 2, Number 24, 14 December 1895

 

 Evidence of kindly relations between Irish Catholics and Protestants may be seen in the action of the Protestant rector of Cahirciveen, in Kerry, who, sending Canon Brosnan a subscription for the O Connell Memorial Church, accompanied it with a letter, one part of which ran thus: " You and I have worked together for many years for the promotion of the welfare of our people, not, I am thankful to say, without some success; and we have at all times let it be seen that cordial friendship is quite consistent with firm attachment to our conscientious convictions. I take this opportunity of saying with much gratitude that, during my long residence of  twenty-eight years among them, I have received nothing but unvarying respect and kindness from your flock ; and I shall never forget how, on two occasions, when laid low on a bed of illness, you and they acted towards me.

 

 

 

THE CHURCH IN IRELAND.

 

The Sacred Heart Review, Volume 24, Number 20, 17 November 1900 PDF

 

The bishop of Rockhampton, the Right Rev. Dr. Higgins, at one of the meetings of the Sydney Congress, spoke on "The Church in Ireland during the Nineteenth Century." He said the recurring famines from 1819 to 1846, and the evictions which followed the disfranchisement of the freeholders, the deaths from pestilence and hunger during the closing years of the forties, the emigration of over 7,200,000 persons from 1830 to 1896, all had combined to thin the ranks of the Catholic Church to a degree it would be difficult accurately to estimate. Yet in 1891, Ireland contained a population of 4,704,750, of which the Roman Catholics formed over three-fourths. The spiritual wants of these were administered to by four archbishops, 24 bishops, and 3,282 priests —2,736 secular and 546 regulars. Besides imposing cathedrals, there were in Ireland 2,325 churches, many of which were models of architectural beauty. There were 320 convents of nuns, 21 diocesan colleges, 16 colleges for the education of lay students, 22 intermediate schools, and 48 boarding schools for girls, with an aggregate attendance of 15,430 pupils. In the primary education department, under the National Board, the Church had, in 1891, 8,301 schools, with an attendance of 590,535 Catholic children, and under the Christian Brothers 320 schools, and 30,000 pupils. Besides the Patrician Brothers and the Presentation Brothers, the Brothers of the Christian Schools were working in the cause of the education of youth.

 

 

 

KIllarney Echo and South Kerry Chronicle 1899-1920, Saturday, 22 April, 1911; Page: 3

 

R. I. C. Constables Michael Birt and Thomas Moloney, Kerry, are among those who received favourable records recently,

 

 

 

Kerry Evening Post 1813-1917, 24.04.1839, page 4 (Edited)

 

Extract of a letter from Rome, dated the 23d March —  “Never at any period has this city been crowded as at present, and the arrivals appear to be daily increasing .  One of the singular effects  of this influx is that several persons are actually compelled to metamorphose their carriages into lodgings, and remain in the streets, Until their friends are fortunate to procure something  in the shape of apartments, which, though frequently of the meanest description, Nobles, Gentry, &c., are happy to obtain at any price. Amongst the various presentations this week to his Holiness. I noticed that of James O'Connell, of Lakeview, County Kerry. John Moloney Esq. of Ballinaboy, in your County  Richard Gore Daly, Esq., Co. Galway, with some other Irish gentlemen. , Mr. O'Connell has been, I understand, traveling for his health, which is quite restored, and he leaves immediately after the ceremonies of the Holy Week, en route for " the Emerald Isle.''

 

 

 

Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, Saturday, 29 November, 1913; Page: 9

 

KERRY DEATHS IN AMERICA

 

The following appear among the news of deaths in New York and vicinity reported in New York " Advocate ":— Doyle.—October 28, Bridget Doyle' (nee Naughton), native-of Caherciveen, County Kerry, wife of Michael Doyle, at her residence, 342 E. 31st et. ; O'Connor—Margaret (nee Barrett), wife of the late Jeremiah and mother  of Mrs. Lawrence P. Byrne, Mrs. E. E. Walsh, John J. Jeremiah J. and Joseph A. O'Connor, native; of Listowel, Co. Kerry, at Chicago. Moloney.—John J. Moloney, aged 7 years 3 months, at his residence, 687 Amsterdam av., beloved son of John Moloney and Margaret Moloney (nee Moriarty), native of County Kerry. McCleary.—October 26, Thomas McCleary (nee Canning), native  of parish of Bolerin, County Kerry. Late residence, 485 Bedford av., Brooklyn. Langan.—October 24. George son of Patrick and Nellie Langan. Parents from County Kerry, Ireland. Late residence, 416 West 56th St.

 

Keating.—October 27, at 890 Steinway av., Long Island City, Nora, beloved daughter of John and Margaret Keating, native of Rathkein, Caherciveen, County Kerry.

 

IN CHICAGO.

 

Foley.—Maurice Foley, beloved son of the late Maurice and Mary Foley (nee Nolan), fond brother of John, James, Patrick, Dennis, Michael and Mrs. Wm. Hancock; native of Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. Funeral Monday, November 3, from brother's residence, 1348 Elburn Avenue, to Holy Family church.

 

ARDFERT VILLAGE HALL.

 

A meeting of the Committee appointed in connection with the above project was held on Sunday last in Ardfert. The Treasurer gave an account of the collection which had been made in the village a few, evenings before. He had on hands over £23, with promises amounting to about £5 more. The committee of the last sports held in the village met also on Sunday, and unanimously voted the money (over £20) lodged to their credit in the Bank to the new Committee.

 

The Committee have now been granted A free site by Mr. Lindsey Talbot-Crosbie, who has also promised a very generous subscription; the farmers have agreed to draw the gravel and stones free, and with close on £50 on hands the Committee feel that they are on the road to success.

 

The following were appointed to make a collection in Tralee during the week—Mr. Thomas Grace, Mr. Thomas Allman,  Mr. Michl. O'Flaherty, Mr. James Kissane, Mr. M. S. O'Sullivan, Mr. John Healy, Mr. E. P. Dowling, Mr. Michl. Maguire and Mr. John Collins.

 

As some mistaken opinions are held regarding the aims of the Committee in erecting this Hall, it may be as well to give briefly the object the Committee have in view. Their aim is to erect a hall, well lighted and well heated, to which the young men (and old ones who may so desire) can come in the evening to read, to chat, to play, to hear an occasional lecture and enjoy a good concert or play from time to time. There will be no distinction of creed or politics. Membership will not be confined to the inhabitants of the village. It will be open to all inside and outside the village on the same terms. Nest meeting—Sunday, 30th Nov. THOS. J. NUNAN, Hon. Sec

 

 

 

The Sacred Heart Review, Volume 50, Number 22, 15 November 1913

 

The late Eugene O'Keefe of Toronto, Canada, gave more than

 

 

 

$500,000 to the Church during his lifetime. About seven years ago he built and equipped St. Monica's Church in North Toronto, also the rectory, at a cost of $40,000. He had intended building another church, but on consulting Archbishop McEvay, he was told of the great need in Toronto for a seminary for the training of English-speaking priests. He then built St. Augustine's Seminary at a cost of $450,000. He also endowed two Chairs in the Seminary. Again when the need arose for a church for the Poles of Toronto, Mr. O'Keefe came generously to the front and bought a large Presbyterian church costing about $39,000. He lived to see the dedication of St. Augustine's Seminary, an oft-repeated wish.

 

 

 

FOR THEIR SISTERS' SINS. Thames Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 14576, 19 July 1913, Page 5

 

(Per Press Association.)

 

LONDON, July 18, Members of the non-militant suffragists' pilgrimage, en route 'from Land's End to London, were mobbed and stoned  at Bath.

 

A petition for presentation to the King has been signed by 470 teachers and graduates of London University, asking His Majesty to grant a pardon to Mrs Pankhurst.

 

Mrs Pankhurst is provisioning her flat at Westminster in anticipation of a police siege.

 

 

 

Kilkenny People 1895-current, Saturday, 11 March, 1939; Page: 7

 

Eire "Recognizes" Stalin HIGH COMMISSIONER AT SOVIET RECEPTION

 

A Reception given by the Soviet Ambassador and Mme. Maisky at the Soviet Embassy, London, on March 1, was attended by many foreign Ambassadors and Ministers, Naval, Military and Air Attaches, etc.

 

Amongst those who accepted invitations were  Mr. Neville Chamberlain, British Prime Minister; Sir Samuel Hoare, Viscount Halifax,  Sir John Anderson, Sir Thomas Inskip and Mr. J.W. Dulanty, High Commissioner for Eire, representing the Fianna Fail Government.

 

At the top of the staircase was a life-size picture of Stalin, the all-powerful Dictator of godless Russia.

 

The Reception was a very elaborate function. The money that paid for it was of course part of the plunder of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches in Russia and the spoils robbed from the Russian peasantry.

 

 

 

HITLER: The number of children killed by Hitler and his Nazis is not fathomable and full statistics for the tragic fate of the children will never be known. Estimates range as high as 1.5 million murdered children during the Holocaust. This figure includes more than 1.2 million Jewish children, tens of thousands of Gypsy children and thousands of institutionalized handicapped children.

 

 

 

Plucked from their homes and stripped of their childhoods, the children had witnessed the murder of parents, siblings, and relatives. They faced starvation, illness and brutal labor, until they were consigned to the gas chambers.

 

 

 

This is the story of the children of Izieu - but there are no happy endings. In 1944 the Nazis from Lyon sent three vehicles to the tiny French village to exterminate the children of the orphanage known as La Maison d'Izieu. Here 44 Jewish children in age from 3 to 18 were hidden away from the Nazi terror that surrounded them.

 

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Irish Press 1931-1995, 06.10.1961, page 1

 

Defeated outgoing candidates were: Fianna Fail: D. J. Moloney (Kerry North). H. M. Johnston (Meath), W. Kenneally (Waiterford), Mrs. M, B. Ryan (Tipperary North), F. Loughman (Tipperary South), Sean Browne (Wexford). Fine Gael: P. J.  Lindsay (North Mayo). Independents: T. Byrne (Dublin North West). Sinn Fein: J. J. Rice (Kerry South), J. J. McGirl (Sligo-Leitrim). Labour: D. Larkin (Dublin,

 

 

 

IRELAND.STATE TRIALS.COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH, DUBLIN—MONDAY.

 

Tablet Page 11, 20th April 1844

 

This being the first day of Term, and it being supposed that Mr. O'Connell and his co-conspirators would be called up for judgment, there was a large crowd assembled round the courts from an early hour, and the excitement appeared much greater than during the trials.

 

Big break

 

Mr. O'Connell knows his duty to his God and to his country—Mr. O'Connell knows this country has suffered too much from rebellion—Mr. O'Connell knows that a great deal of Political servitude, I will say suffering, ought to be borne rather than encounter the misery of one month of civil war. (Hear' hear.) And if our rulers have the madness to push things to that extremity, Mr. O'Connell will go into prison with a light and cheerful step.

 

Tablet Page 8, 4th December 1841

 

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RESPITE AND PARDON OF CONVICTS.—Her Majesty, wishing to show an act of royal clemency on the happy occasion of the birth of a Royal Prince, has been pleased to notify to the Right Hon. Sir James Graharn, the Secretary of State for the Home Department, that those convicts who have, behaved themselves well shall have their punishment commuted ; and that those who seem deserving of such a mark of clemency, and who are now lingering on board the hulks at Deptford, Woolwich, Sheerness, Portsmouth, Pembroke, Cork, and other prisons, shall have their liberty granted to them.

 

 

 

Kerry Evening Post 1813-1917, 24.04.1839, page 4 (Edited)

 

Extract of a letter from Rome, dated the 23d March —  “Never at any period has this city been crowded as at present, and the arrivals appear to be daily increasing .  One of the singular effects  of this influx is that several persons are actually compelled to metamorphose their carriages into lodgings, and remain in the streets, Until their friends are fortunate to procure something  in the shape of apartments, which, though frequently of the meanest description, Nobles, Gentry, &c., are happy to obtain at any price. Amongst the various presentations this week to his Holiness. I noticed that of James O'Connell, of Lakeview, County Kerry. John Moloney Esq. of Ballinaboy, in your County  Richard Gore Daly, Esq., Co. Galway, with some other Irish gentlemen. , Mr. O'Connell has been, I understand, traveling for his health, which is quite restored, and he leaves immediately after the ceremonies of the Holy Week, en route for " the Emerald Isle.''

 

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The following can't be printed and read too often -MATRIMONIAL JARS—If people would but consider how possible it is to inflict pain, and perpetrate wrong, without any positive intention of doing cither, but merely from circumstances arising through inadvertence, want of sympathy, or incapability of mutual comprehension, how much acrimony might be spared, Half the quarrels that embitter wedded life, and half the separations that spring from them, are produced by the parties misunderstanding each other's peculiarities, and not studying and making allowance for them. Hence unintentional omissions of attention are viewed as intended flights, and at such are resented, these indications of resentment for an unknown offence, appear as an injury to the unconscious offender  who, in turn, widens the breach of affection by some display of petulance or indifference, that not unfrequently irritates the first wound inflicted until it becomes incurable. In this manner often arises the separation of persons who might, had they more accurately examined each other's, hearts and dispositions, have lived happily together. —Countess of Blessington.

 

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    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tuesday 22 January 1952 p 1

 

     St. Francis de Salle convent in Ismailia, where Irish - born American nun Sister Anthony, shot through heart while British troops were fighting terrorist’s. During Seuz crisis.

 

 

 

The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA : 1867 - 1922) Mon 17 Jul 1922 Page 1

 

The casualties at Limerick thus far number twenty, including Miss Mary Mitchell, a nun, belonging to the Sisters of Mercy.

 

 

 

Tribune (Melbourne, Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Thu 25 Feb 1915 Page 8

 

Part of letter from Irish Nun to a friend.

 

You would see at present sights of sadness, crowds, who are obliged to fly from

 

their houses, men, women and children of all ages, some of them half covered. They are from Belgium and from the North, where is still the battlefield. For the last, few weeks we have in our convent sixteen Carmelite nuns, who left their convent in Belgium in flames, and had only time

 

to fly away at night; they had just time to escape, and they were the last leaving the town — all the inhabitants had already fled. We also have four other poor sisters from another convent, and our own sisters who were, obliged to leave their own convent at Arras, who were obliged to fly for

 

the same reason. Thank God, we have place for all, as it is a great act of charity. We should be very glad if it happened to ourselves to meet somebody kind and charitable; it makes the cross much lighter to carry. We have been some time ago in great danger on account of the great desire of the Germans to get to the northern French coast. Until now our gallant English soldiers have been able to prevent their advancing; but, alas! how long and how dreadful it all is, and frightful every day!

 

'Now, my dear ? , I know it is very mean of me to ask you if you could, or if it was possible to, send

 

a little offering to me, as you may easily guess at present, with all the poor wounded soldiers, and as we are a great, great number in our convent, also all these poor refugees, so I am  sure you won't forget us. God will bless you for such an act of charity. The receiver of the letter sent a little offering, but, as she thinks that some readers of this paper may desire to assist this good, kindly nun, her address is: Madame St. Cletus; Religieuse, Convent de Bon Secours, Rue St. Martin, Boulogne.

 

(The nun was forty years in France).

 

 

 

Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954) Thu 18 Aug 1938 Page 19

 

London Letter (Edited)

 

Prisoners Under the Terror Gain Freedom on Intervention of American Ambassador and

 

British Foreign Secretary

 

LONDON (by Air Mail), July 30.From Our London Correspondent.

 

Through the personal intervention of the Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, the Barcelona Government

 

has released twenty-eight Spanish nuns from. Red territory. The nuns, members of the Society of the Sacred Heart, were taken on board the British battleship Hero at Barcelona, and last week-end they arrived in London. Very significantly, the Red Government imposed a condition of silence on the nuns before allowing them to go—they must grant no interviews, keep away from Nationalist sympathisers, and "abstain from politics." These nuns primarily owe the safety they have now reached to the American Ambassador in London, Mr. J. P. Kennedy. Some months ago, on

 

his arrival in London, he went to the Sacred Heart Convent, Roehampton, to make arrangements for the education of his daughters. While he was talking with the Reverend Mother, she mentioned the plight of thirty-four nuns of her Order in Red Spain and asked him to use his influence to secure their release. The Ambassador immediately took up the matter with the Foreign Office, and pressed his pleas so successfully that Lord Halifax made it a matter of his own personal concern, too. In addition, the Home Office agreed to waive all the aliens' restrictions, both with regard to entry and length of

 

stay in the country. The difficulty then remained to get the Barcelona Government to move, and that was finally achieved.

 

The W.A. Record (Perth, WA : 1888 - 1922) Sat 21 Sep 1907 Page 4

 

(Snippet of article on Ireland)

 

ANTRIM.— The late riots at Belfast have called the world’s attention to that city. The following is a list of the previous riots which occurred in there : —Much rioting at Belfast through Rev. Mr. Nanna's open-air preaching, July-September 1857; Fierce Orange' riots on account of the foundation of- the O'Connell...Monument at Dublin — 9 lives lost and 150 persons injured, 10-27 August 1864; More rioting because of O'Connell Monument, 30th April 1865; Severe rioting ; much destruction

 

of property, and many persons injured. Civil war raging between Catholics and Protestants 15-21 Aug. Peace restored Aug. 22nd. 1872; Orange riots, at . West Belfast, with loss of life ; suppressed

 

by police and . military, 3-13 June ; more rioting and the town proclaimed, 21 July ; violent conflicts between the mobs and the military and police ;

 

11 killed, and many wounded; order restored by additional- military, 9 August to Sept. 1886

 

Rioting renewed and again suppressed, 14, 15 August 1886. ?.

 

Rioting, with two fatalities, 19-20 September, 26 - September, and 29 September. A Commission to inquire into the riots began to sit 4 October 1886

 

Report, published ; Protestant attacks on the police -about 25 January 1887.

 

Renewed Orange rioting, and the police compelled to fire, making fifty arrests, 29-30 January 1887-

 

Sharp rioting in Shankhill road, the Orange quarter, suppressed by the troops and police, houses being looted, 6-7 June 1898. Orange riot, attributed to offensive language used at certain,

 

-open-air meetings, one death, 21st May ; 1899. United Irish League demonstration attacked by Orange Party at -7 p.m., the Riot Act being! read, and the troops being called out, 5th June ; police stoned in further rioting, and made 40 arrests, 6th June 1899. Renewed rioting, 1.4-15 August 1899

 

 

 

 

 

Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954)Thu 31 Mar 1921 Page 9

 

Belfast Riots

 

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/171056875?searchTerm=irish%20nuns%20killed&searchLimits=

 

 

 

Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932) Sat 30 Jun 1877

 

DEATH OF A BBAVE MAN.

 

Captain J. C. Buckley, who sailed across the Atlantic in a small boat, the City of Ragusa

 

one and a half tons, in 1871, from Liverpool to Boston, was buried on Easter Sunday in

 

Pittsburgh , Pa. He was also a distinguished soldier, having served with honour in the

 

Papal and Austrian armies. He was made member of the Order of St. John, with the

 

title of Knight, for valuable services. A native of Cork, near 'the Limerick border, he

 

had several times circumnavigated the globe, and was only in his forty-fifth year at the

 

time of his decease.

 

 

 

 

 

Kerryman of 26 August 1972 reports Sr. Ann Mercy Order Brisbane home on visit to her brother Pat Horan in Moyvane. With same order also home Sr. Patricia on a visit to her brother Mce. Walsh of Tarmons.

 

Kerryman of Sept. 2 1972 p34 in Moyvane Notes tells us that Sr. Brendan of Sisters of Charity, Westmeath and Sr. Rose of presentation, Cork was on holiday in Knockanure with their niece Mary O’Carroll N.T.

 

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More Sisters

 

KENNY (Clonakilty, formerly Rosscarbery, Co. Cork and Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry): On March 3rd 2021 peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff of Ward 2b, CUH. Sr. REGINA. Predeceased by her parents Mary and Maurice, brother John, sisters Hannah, Margaret, Nora, Nell and Catherine. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her nephew Michael, nieces Christina, Nell, Teresa, Mary and Noreen and their extended families, the Sisters and staff in Arus Muire, the Sisters of Mercy Southern Province, her cherished past pupils and many dear friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

 

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Death on 11^th January 2022 of Jane Ryan, (Nee Murphy) Lislaughtin, Ballylongford and formerly of Sallowglen Tarbert, Jane went to God peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday night. Jane is predeceased by her daughters Maura and baby Margaret, brothers Harry, Fr Liam and Fr Michael, Sisters Joan, Bridget, Sr Marie Jude and Nancy. She is sadly missed by her loving husband Joe, sons Tim and Pat, sisters Phil, Sr Ellen and Lizzy, brothers Jimmy and Nicholas, sister-in-law Kathleen, friends and neighbours.

 

 

 

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DEATH of Sr. Assumpta Keane Shalom, Formerly of Mercy Convent Granard and Lixnaw.

 

Predeceased by her parents Brian and Elizabeth, and her brother, Jimmy. Deeply regretted by her cousins, friends and Mercy sisters, Western Province. Funeral Mass on Sunday 16th at St Mary’s Church Granard at 1.30pm followed by Christian burial in adjoining church grounds.

 

 

 

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Prayed for 17 Jan 2022in Listowel Church; Sr. M. Oliver, Enniskillen / Denis B. O’Sullivan, Bolton’s Cross & Bunagara 

 

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Knocknagoshel sister died 13 March 1998 Sr. Mary Paul Curtin (Kathleen) aged 86 attached to Mercy convent Abbeyfeale a native of Loughfuder. Qualified as general nurse in England. Entered Mercy 25 March 1935

 

 

 

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The death has occurred of Aeneas Leane, 7 Lower Main Street, Castleisland, Co Kerry.

 

Peacefully on December 30th 2021 at his daughter Catherine’s residence in Cork, in his 90th year.

 

Predeceased by his brothers, John and Pat, his sisters: Mary, Sr.Eily, Sr.Nora Mai, Sr.Kit and his beloved sister-in-law Norma Dowd

 

Gertie (Sr. Baptist) Kennelly was born in 1918 in Skibbereen, Co. Cork. She died on 26 Nov 2006 in Cork. She was buried on 27 Nov 2006 in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Kilcully, Co. Cork. Gertie (Sr. Baptist) was a Presentation sister in Cork.

 

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Tribute

 

DEATH on December 5th 2021, of Sr. Kathleen Murphy, Sister of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Beechwood House, Beechwood Gardens, Newcastle West, Co Limerick and formerly of Coolikerane, Millstreet, Co. Cork. Survived by brothers and sisters, Judy, Brendan, Peggy, Mary, Nora, Joan, Eileen, Ben, Pat and Jerry, her nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in law, relatives and friends. Sadly missed by her Sisters as a treasured member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. Requiem Mass at 1pm in St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet, Co Cork, on Wednesday , burial afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Millstreet.

 

 

 

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Death on 5th December 2021 of Sr. Monica Daly of St. Marie Madeleine Postel Mt. Carmel Nursing Home, Roscrea, Tipperary / Limerick, And formerly of Castletown, Co. Limerick.

 

Predeceased by her parents John and Annie, brothers Fr. Paddy (Augustinian), and Dan, sisters Sr. Mary, Sr. Alice and Una. Deeply regretted by her religious community, relatives and friends.

 

Funeral mass in Mt. Carmel Nursing Home Chapel at 3.00pm on Wednesday, 8th December 2021. Burial afterwards in the adjoining St. Cronan's Cemetery, Roscrea.

 

 

 

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The death  occurred on 12 November 2021 of Sr. Laboure (Nora) WALL of Limerick City, Limerick / Dromcollogher, Limerick. Mount St. Vincent, O’Connell Avenue, Limerick and formerly of Mondellihy, Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick. Sr. Laboure (Nora) died peacefully, in Catherine McAuley House.

 

Pre-deceased by her sisters Mai Tuohey and Kathleen, brothers James, Fr. David, Michael and Patrick. Sadly missed by her Sisters of Mercy, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews in the Wall and Tuohey families, especially Gerard Wall and Mary Tuohey.

 

Reposing at St. Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue, on Monday, 15th November, from 3.30pm, with prayers at 5.30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, 16th November, at 11.30am followed by burial in St. Mary’s Convent Cemetery.

 

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My sincere condolences to Sr. Nora's extended family and friends and especially the Sisters of Mercy. I had the privilege of getting to know and work alongside Sr. Nora in Doras from 2009. Nora was a wonderful person and so committed and dedicated to the work of Doras. She always went the extra mile to support and promote human rights and justice and with such compassion. It was only last week that I read Sr. Nora's Poetry book and will treasure it more now. Thank you for all your work and support of Doras since 2000. May you Rest in Peace Sr. Nora.

 

Karen Mc Hugh

 

 

 

My sincere sympathy to the Wall and Touhey families and to her Mercy sisters as Sister Labouré leaves this life for her Eternal Reward. She was my first Principal when I joined the illustrious staff in Mount Trenchard in Sept 1968. Free Secondary Education had been recently introduced. Sister Labouré embraced the concept by amalgamating my local co-ed Alma Mater, Saint Senan’s with Stella Maris boarding school for girls. She welcomed me as a newly minted BA, H,Dip graduate.

 

I admired her effortless management skills, her generous nature and her commitment to the principles of a broad education for a broadening church of students.

 

Thank you Sister Labouré. May you rest in peace, having lived your life in sincere and far-reaching dedication to the good of others.

 

Mary Mc Namara Fitzsimons Cork and Toomdeely Askeaton

 

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The death has occurred of Bridget (Breda) Shine (née Sexton)

 

Bothar Buì, Newcastle West, Limerick. Formerly of Templeglantine, Co. Limerick, 17th November 2021, peacefully, in the loving care of nurses and staff at St Catherine's Nursing Home. Wife of the late Murt. Deeply regretted by her son John, daughter in law Helen, granddaughters Méabh, Alice and Sarah, sister Sr Philomena Patrick, nephews, relatives and friends.

 

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Edward (Eamonn) Tobin (Mallow Street, Limerick and Cross Roads, Thomondgate, Limerick. Late Millbrae Lodge Nursing Home. Formerly of Musgraves. Past President Bohemians R.F.C., M.A.R. and Past President of Munster Branch), November 18th 2021 peacefully at Limerick University Hospital. Regretted by his sisters Chris (Ryan) and Kathleen (Mullaney), nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Patrick and Thomas, sisters Anne (Cooney), Sr. Baptist RSM, Sr. Philomena RSM and Margaret (Peg) (O’Grady).

 

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Death has occurred of Fr John E (Jack) Butler S.D.B. October 1 2021

 

Pallaskenry, Limerick / Thurles, Tipperary / Maynooth, Kildare

 

And formerly Croke Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and South Africa. In his 94th year at Fenor Hill Care Facility, Urlingford. Deeply regretted by the Provincial & Confréres of the Salesian Order, Pallaskenry and Maynooth, brother of the late Queenie, Martin T, Thomas, Joe, Patricia (Moloney), David, Gus, Jim, Frank, Maeve, Nancy and Billy. He will be greatly missed by his sister in law Noreen, his many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and friends.

 

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The death has occurred of Sr. Angela  O'NEILL on Friday 15th October 2021

 

Sisters of Mercy, Newport, Tipperary / Drombanna, Limerick

 

Sisters of Mercy, Newport, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Drombanna, Co. Limerick.

 

Sr. Angela died peacefully, in Catherine McAuley House.

 

Sadly missed by her sister Gertie, brothers Fr. Charles, Pat & Tony, sister-in-law Moyra, brother-in-law Brendan Howard, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, her Mercy Community and her many friends.

 

Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Saturday, October 16th, from 3pm to 5pm for family, her community and close friends only.

 

Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street on Sunday, October 17th, at 12noon. Funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Convent Cemetery.

 

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Fr. Liam Ryan O.S.A. (St Augustine’s, Ballyboden, Dublin 16, formerly of Augustinians Galway, Drogheda, New Ross, Dungarvan and Limerick, late of Barna, Galbally, Co. Limerick) 3rd November 2021, peacefully. Predeceased by his brother Dan. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Anne (Halley), brothers Tom, Andrew and Denis, sister-in-law Helena, nephews, nieces, the Augustinian Community, relatives and friends.

 

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Limerick Leader 1905-current, Wednesday, 20 April, 1955; Page: 3

 

County Limerick Born Priest Deals With Dangers of Present Age

 

"PATHER DENIS McEnery, a native of Abbeyfeale, and who was educated in St. Munchin's College, Limerick, delivered a most interesting address to the Duluth Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. Father McEnery, it should be mentioned, is Assistant Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Virginia. His address is as follows:—

 

Edited full talk on original paper

 

MOST IMPORTANT THING

 

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DEATH on 9th December 2021 Sr. Mary Galvin of Limerick City, / formerly of Duagh, / Mallow,

 

Predeceased by her brother Dan and very recently by her sister Sr. Patricia. Sadly missed by her sister Sr. Stanislaus, brother Gerard, niece Máire, nephews Pat & Liam, nieces-in-law, nephew-in-law, grandnieces & grandnephews, her Sisters of Mercy Community and her many friends.

 

Funeral arriving for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street on Sunday, 12th December, at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Convent Cemetery.

 

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Died Jan 1 2015; Sr. Felicitous Joy, Jan 1 2017; Sr Noella Crowley, Jan 1 2020, Fr James Hannon, Ballybunion.

 

Death 3 Jan 2011, Ml Francis Kennelly KB Jesuit.

 

Jan 1920, Fr James H O’Connell, Carlton

 

Jan 5 2015, Fr Denis Quirke,

 

Jan 2019, Sr. Theresa (Sheila) Murphy Malahide.

 

Died Jan Sr Joan Harnett Presentation Killarney and Lisrue, Duagh.

 

D Fr Dan Daly 7 Jan 1976

 

Jan 7 1946, Fr Denis J Moloney, , born 1881.

 

Bishop Michael McAuliffe Jefferson died 9Jan 2006.

 

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DEATH has occurred on 24^th November 2021 of Sr. Patricia Galvin of Limerick City, / Mallow, / Formerly of Duagh, Co. Kerry. Pre-deceased by her brother Dan. Sadly missed by her sisters Sr. Mary & Sr. Stanislaus, brother Gerard, niece Máire, nephews Pat & Liam, nieces-in-law, nephew-in-law, grandnieces & grandnephews, her Sisters of Mercy Community and her many friends.

 

Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street on Friday, 26th November, Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Convent Cemetery.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sr. Goretti  Francis Stack, 

 

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DEATH of Eileen O'Connor-Mills, Loughanes, Lisselton, Co. Kerry and late of London. Peacefully, on November 20th, 2021, at Lystoll Lodge Nursing Home.  Sister of the late Mary Burke. Survived by her brother Gerard, sisters Sr. Joan, Carmel and Bridget, brothers-in-law John and Tom, sister-in-law Kathleen, nephew Gearoid, nieces Denise, Ciara, Claire, Joanna and Dorothy, extended family, neighbours and friends.

 

Funeral arriving to St. Teresa's Church, Ballydonoghue, on Monday afternoon at 12.45 p.m, with the Requiem Mass for Eileen being celebrated at 1.00 p.m,

 

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John M Feheney

 

Hi Jer

 

The following entry from my Good Seed, Fertile Ground (2016) may be of interest to you:

 

Scollard, Sr Mary Celsus (1906-96) PBVM

 

Mary Bridget Scollard was born in Knockfinisk, Athea, Co. Limerick, on 31 January 1906. She was educated at the Mercy Convent Boarding School, Newcastle West. She joined the Presentation Sisters, Sexton Street, Limerick, on 8 September 1923. When receiving the religious habit, she also received a new name, Sister Celsus. She completed her teacher training and became Principal of Janesboro National School in 1951. In 1967, she moved to a new Presentation Convent in Roxboro Road, Limerick. She continued, however, to teach at Janesboro School until her retirement in 1975. She died on 28 December 1996, aged 90 years. (TA, 125; PBVM, BOL)

 

Best wishes

 

John

 

 

 

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DEATH has occurred of Sr. Dolores O'Carroll, Clonakilty, formerly Lixnaw On November 10th 2021, predeceased by her parents Maurice and Bridget, brother John Joe and sister Breda, survived  by her brother Jerry, sisters Kathleen, Sheila and Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, the Sisters and Staff in Arus Muire, the Sisters of Mercy, Southern Province and many dear friends and colleagues.

 

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DEATH on 1^st November 2021 of Sr. Joan O Keeffe, Convent of Mercy, Doncaster, England and formerly of Islanderagh, Rathmore, Co. Kerry. Pre-deceased by her parents Daniel and Catherine and her sisters Sheila (Moynihan) and Eileen (O' Sullivan) and her brother Seán. Deeply regretted by her loving sisters Sr Teresa, Kathleen (Dolan) and Ann (King), her brother Dermot, sister-in-law, brother-in- law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by the Sisters of Mercy. Sr Joan's funeral in Doncaster. A memorial Mass will be celebrated in Rathmore at a future date.

 

 

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Brendan Quinlan, Coolnaleen, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Peacefully, on October 28th, 2021, in the loving care of the staff of Lystoll Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased by his devoted wife Angela, daughter Noreen, stepsisters Rosie (Harty), Bertha (Kenny), Mary (Sr. Brendan good shepard sister), stepbrother Richard and his sister Margaret (Keane). Deeply missed by his children Michael, Richard, Eleanor, Aidan, Oliver, Angela, Valerie and Eric, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters Ella Corridan and Ray Colivet, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, loyal friends, neighbours and the staff of Lystoll Lodge.

 

 

DEATH of Jack  Stackpoole, Lower Athea, Athea, Late of Aughrim, Moyvane, Died unexpectedly at his residence on 20th October 2021. Predeceased by loving wife Bridie, brothers Henry & Tommy, sisters Sr. Mary, Nora, Bridie and Ann, sister-in-law Mary (B.B.) Sheahan. Jack is survived by sons John, Tom, Dan & Peter, daughters Hannah & Helen, sister Kitty (London), daughters-in-law Bernie, Margaret, Lily & Marie, sons-in-law Andrew & Mike, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Requiem Mass in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on Sunday (24th October) at 12 noon, burial immediately after in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.

 

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Tom Stack, 2 Upper William Street, Listowel (formerly Stack McGrath's Bar and Stack's off licence) and late of Cahirdown, Listowel. Peacefully, on October 29th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of Lystoll Lodge Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Bea. Much loved and cherished father of Marie and Martin. Sadly missed by his son-in-law Sean (Hennelly), daughter-in-law Viv (Canty), grandchildren Niamh, Eve and Bea, great-grandchild Jay, his sister Sr. Margaret (England), niece, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and the staff of Lystoll Lodge Nursing Home.

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DEATHS: Sr Philomena Kelly, Mercy Sisters, Dungarvan, Co Waterford and

 

Ballinprior and Abbeylands, Ardfert. August 2021.

 

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From Athea News

 

https://www.athea.ie/category/news/

 

From Tom Aherne Athea News

 

DANIEL O’BRIEN: The very popular Dean Daniel O’Brien, retired parish priest of Newcastle West, died on Monday July 15, 1985. He was about to board  a bus to go on holiday when he died suddenly. He had a great interest in the spiritual and cultural life of the town. Though in his 81st year he was his usual alert self. Dean O’Brien was dogged in his later years  by  failing eyesight but he  stoically  endured this infirmity and never let it limit his horizons. He was born in William Street Limerick in 1904, and educated in Saint Munchin’s College and Maynooth where he was ordained in 1928. He commenced teaching in Saint Munchin’s in 1929, and remained there for thirty years, ten of which he spent as President. He was an outstanding linguist- Greek, Latin and Irish being his forte and was a fine classical scholar. He was appointed to Ardagh/Carrigkerry parish in 1959, and Newcastle West in 1964, on the death of the dearly loved Monsignor Hannon.

 

 

 

Coming to a rural parish in Ardagh/Carrigkerry was a great challenge  for a priest with his city background. Yet he rose to the challenge  in typical manner.  He made a whirlwind tour of the parish visiting every home and listened to the people’s problems with great patience. He quickly got to know he was in charge of a parish with a conflicting way of life.  In Ardagh a well to do Agricultural  Community containing  some of the best land in the county and the tail end of the Golden Vale. In Carrigkerry district, completely opposite, a hillside community of small farmers similar to the problem areas in the West of Ireland. In Carrigkerry Dean O’Brien quickly made an impact. His first priority was to get the people organised. He was ably assisted by Rev Michael O’Connor, a native of Ballyguiltenane Glin, who was the curate in the parish  at the time.  A Parochial  Committee was formed in Carrigkerry. For the first time in its history, a second Mass was celebrated  each Sunday at Saint Mary’ s Church in Carrigkerry.

 

 

 

Building and woodwork classes commenced under Mick Kennelly Shanagolden, and lasted for two years. A Group Water Scheme  got under way and a milk collection was organised. Surveys were carried out amongst the small farming community and an Open House Meeting was held in Carrigkerry and all political parties attended.  All rural organisations  were represented, and as a result  the electoral  division in West Limerick  qualified for social welfare. In later years, the same divisions became a disadvantaged  area.  All this and more as a result of Dean O’Brien’s dynamic approach to the problems of his parishioners. The list of his achievements at both ends of the parish  are too numerous to mention here, yet, he was only P.P. in the parish for five years, before being transferred to Newcastle West in 1964. He retired in September 1979, and his fifteen years of ministry were marked by some outstanding achievements. His passing is deeply regretted in the Ardagh/ Carrigkerry parish.

 

 

 

 

 

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A lovely celebratory mass was said here in Athea on Saturday evening last by Fr. Duggan, to remember Fr. Michael Moroney who was ordained 50 years to the priesthood and is now in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for many years. There are some lovely photos in front of the altar depicting various aspects of his life. Mike Hayes a near neighbour gave an insight into his life as did his sister Siobhán. He hopes to make the journey home in July. We congratulate him on his GOLDEN JUBILEE and send good wishes from his home parish.

 

Athea Notes 15 6 2021

 

 

 

https://www.athea.ie/category/con-colbert-community-hall/

 

 

 

 

 

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Fr. William Arthur (Billy) O’Carroll born 22 June 1932 to John O’Carroll and Nora O’Leary of 68 Strand Street Tralee. Kiltegan priest Ord 23 May 1959. Died 20^th may 2020, care unit Kiltegan.

 

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July 2021

 

DEATH has taken place of Jennie Kennelly (née Fitzgerald), Moybella, Lisselton and late of Coil, Listowel, on July 10th, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, parents Mary and Chris, brothers Paddy and Billy and deceased members of the Kennelly and Fitzgerald families. Survived by her sons Tom, Chris and Fr. Padraig, daughters Maria and Eileen, sons-in-law John and Tom, daughters-in-law Anna and Debra, grandchildren Cathal, Tadhg, Eoin, Sinead and Aoife, nephews, and nieces.

 

Death of Gerald Fitzgerald, Coolkeragh, Listowel, on July 13th, 2021. Survived by his wife Peggy, sons John, Liam and Brendan, grandchildren Seán, Sarah, Ciarán, Ciara, Emer, Cadhla and Damhin, daughters-in-law Cora, Aine and Maeve, brother-in-law John Joe, sisters-in-law Annie, Maureen and Nodie. Gerald was first cousin to Jennie Kennelly and his mother Nora, came from Derry.

 

Death of Margaret Aherne nee Sheehy of Laurel Court, Oakpark, Tralee and formerly of Meen, Listowel, on 8th July 2021, wife of Dan, mother of John & Andrew and sister of Fr. Seán, Anna, Marie, Betty and the late Brendan. Also survived by granddaughter Molly, daughters-in-law Amy & Sarah, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandniece, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.

 

Death of Sr. Anne Daye, Presentation Convent Castleisland, and formerly of Lispole, Dingle, on July 9th 2021.

 

SYMPATHY to Fr. Joe Nolan and family of Lisselton on the death recently of their sister Marianne in California.

 

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24 June 2021

 

THE death has occurred of Fr Gerry O’Reilly, OFM, born in Limerick, was a former assistant novice master at the Franciscan Friary in Killarney.

 

He passed away, in Pretoria, South Africa at the age of 81.

 

Fr O’Reilly was a brother of Miriam d’Arcy of Ross Road in Killarney whose late husband, Paddy  d’Arcy , was a former Kerry County Manager.

 

 

 

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THE death of the Franciscan Order member who had been based in Killarney when he first followed his vocation. Roscommon native Fr Seán Gildea, OFM, had been an officer in the Irish Army but abandoned a military career to join the Franciscans.

 

He entered the novitiate in Killarney in September 1952 and celebrated his First Profession there a year later.

 

After further studies in Galway and Leuven in Belgium, he went to Rome where he was ordained in 1959. Fr Sean, who was 97 when he passed away on June 11, spent an incredible 43 years on the missions in Zimbabwe – then known as Southern Rhodesia. He returned to Ireland in 2003

 

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June 2021; Death of Fr Bernard Jones who spent a number of years based in the friary in Killarney and was also part of Franciscan community in Rossnowlagh.

 

Fr Bernard celebrated his First Profession of vows in Killarney in 1984 and he had also served in Waterford, Multyfarnham, Dublin and Cork.

 

He passed away, on his way to hospital in his native Cork in May.

https://www.killarneytoday.com/two-former-killarney-franciscans-have-passed-away/

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Sr. Kathleen O'Sullivan, Good Shepherd Sisters, London and formerly of Currans, Farranfore, Co. Kerry. Peacefully in her 94th year, on June 8th 2021, in the presence and care of her loving Community. Predeceased by her late sisters Eileen, Sr. Christina, Sheila, Mary and her late brothers Pat and Fr. Hugh. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her brother John (Currans), sisters-in-law Betty and Jinny, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, many friends and most especially, her fellow Sisters of the Good Shepherd Community.

 

 

 

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

 

 

 

Sr. Kathleen's Funeral Mass will take place in London on Friday June 18th 2021 with burial in the nearby Cemetery.

 

https://rip.ie/cb.php?dn=461444

 

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Brother Seamus Campion C.Ss.R. (Redemptorists, Mount St Alphonsus, Limerick) on June 15th in University Hospital, Limerick.

 

Predeceased by his brothers Frs Pat and Con (Columban Fathers) and Michael; and his sisters Sheila (Bree), Sr Eileen M.M.M. and Mary Paul (Clancy).

 

Mourned by his Redemptorist Community, his sisters, Breda and Sr. Angela, O.P., nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and a large circle of friends.

 

Brother Seamus’ remains will be brought back to Mount St Alphonsus on Wednesday evening. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 18th, at 12 noon, followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery. Attendance at the funeral is restricted to Redemptorists and members of Brother Seamus’s immediate family. The Funeral Mass will be streamed on www.novena.ie/webcam

 

 

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2021; Golden Jubilee of is ordination. Fr John O’Shea was ordained on the 12th  of June 1971. During his fifty years in the ministry, Fr John has served in a variety of pastoral settings including chaplaincy to NIHE (UL), director of Limerick Social Service Centre, Chaplain to the Defence Forces, as well as parish priest of Corpus Christi, Moyross, Limerick City and Abbeyfeale. We wish him continued blessing in his ministry. An interview with Fr John with Bishop Brendan Leahy is now on the diocesan website at www.limerickdiocese.org. or google Bishop Brendan Leahy in conversation with Canon John O’Shea.

 

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CONGRATULATIONS to  Canon  Tim  O’Sullivan,  Tiernaboul  who  is  based  in  Derby  UK.  He  celebrated  his  Diamond  Jubilee  60th  year  in Priesthood, being ordained in 1961. We look forward to congratulating him in person over the summer and pray God’s continued blessings on him in ministry and life.  “Ad Multos Annos. (June 2021)

 

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DEATH: Sister Mary (Robert) Morgan, CSJ, 92, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in the 73rd year of her religious life as a Sister of St. Joseph. ---------------------------------

 

While reflecting on 50 years of religious service, Sister Mary said, “What stands in my mind more than anything is the wonder of God’s love and his care and direction and sustaining love . . . it blows my mind how God has been with me so faithfully and lovingly through the ups and downs that come into every life.”

 

Sister Mary was predeceased by four brothers, Robert, Dick, Daniel and Tom. She is survived by a sister, Rose Ann Campbell of Chalk Hill, PA, numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, Associates, and the Sisters of St. Joseph. The Sisters of St. Joseph are grateful to the Supportive Living staff at the Motherhouse and the Concordia at Villa St. Joseph staff for their care of Sister Mary. A Memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date.

 

https://www.stjoseph-baden.org/sister-mary-morgan/?fbclid=IwAR1JLTVyamEEo5H7ii9RV9t4gOE7Pho5m9U1__tevhB9GCu6zSMXZTivy-g

 

 

May 2021;

SYMPATHY:  To Sr. Columbanus and Sr. Attracta and the wider Presentation Sisters family on the death of Sr. Rupert (Corkery) whose funeral took place in Killarney recently.  The late Sr. Rupert was very prominent with the Cathedral Choir and for her music Ministry in St. Brigid’s School and in the Parish of Killarney. May she reap the rewards of her faithful service as a Presentation Sister.  May Sr. Rupert rest in peace. 

 

 

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May 1 2021

 

DEATH occurred of Sister Bridget Windle on 17th April 2021, born Upper Aughrim. Sr. Bridget died at Queen of Peace Nursing Care Rathgar, sadly missed by her Community at Notre Dame Convent, Churchtown; the worldwide Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions; her niece Kathleen, John Chris Cunningham and family, Glin (Limerick); nephew David (and Ann), nieces Ellen (and Russ), Kate (and Tom), (Birmingham); niece Angela (and Tom), (Scotland); relatives and many friends and neighbours in Moyvane. Due to current Government guidelines Bridget’s funeral Mass and burial service will be strictly private. View the funeral Mass on Wednesday 21st April 2021 at 11am on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/notredameconvent

 

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DEATH of Sr. de Sales Horgan, Presentation Sisters, Castle Street, Tralee. Sr. de Sales, formerly of Ballyhorgan, Lixnaw, and Presentation Convent Dingle. Sr. de Sales passed away on 4th April 2021. Predeceased by her sister, Sr. Patrick, Presentation Convent Castleisland and brothers Tim and John. Survived by the Presentation Sisters, her sisters in law, Mary (Ballyhorgan) and Rita (Abbeyfeale), her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

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DEATH has taken place of the Very Reverend Tom Hickey, retired P.P. Baile an Fheirtéaraigh and formerly of Dingle on the 12th of April 2021. Survived by his sister Maura O' Connor (Limerick), his brother Ben (USA), sister in law Margaret, nieces, nephews, grandnephews, Bishop Ray Browne and the Priests of the Diocese of Kerry, parishioners and the communities in which he ministered.

 

Minister Foley says Father Hickey was a gifted man, who shared his time and talent so generously with the communities he served and those with whom he worked. She says he spent a lifetime organising and teaching drama throughout the county, winning numerous awards in a variety of drama competitions and Kerry was blessed to experience his giftedness and his genius.

 

Fr. Tom was born in 1924 and was ordained in 1950.  He started his priesthood in Motherwell Diocese in Scotland, returned to the diocese of Kerry to serve in Tuosist, Brosna, Duagh, Moyvane, Tralee, Killeentierna, Irremore, Kenmare, Ballinskelligs and finally Ballyferriter.  He retired as parish priest in Ballyferrriter in 2005 and became Assistant priest from then till the present day.

 

More at https://moyvane.com/the-old-marian-hall-and-wonderful-variety-shows/

 

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10  2021

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Sister Rosarii O’Sullivan of Dirreen who recently celebrated her 101^st birthday, she received a medal from the President to mark the occasion.

 

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RECENT DEATHS March 2021: Fr Tom O’Connell, Melbourne, Australia and Abbeydorney, Co Kerry.

 

 

 

O'Connell Rev. Fr. Tom, Trafalgar, Australia and formerly of Lisereen, Abbeydorney, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Andrews House, Trafalgar on Sunday, 28th February 2021, in his 88th year. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, sisters Rita Moloney (Bruree), Jo Cantillon (Causeway), Sister Rufina (Perth), Sr. Cecilia (Listowel), Kit (Killarney), Sr. Senan (Rathmore), Sr. Bernadette (Surrey) and brothers John (Lisereen) and Michael (Laccabeg). Deeply regretted by his brother Canon Moss O' Connell (Manchester), sister Sheila Healy (Ardfert), brother -in -law Phil, sister -in -law Mary O'Connell (Laccabeg), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews and great-grandnieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.

 

 

 

The funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://www.nielsenfunerals.com.au/revfrthomasoconnell

 

 

 

 on Thursday 4th March at 1.30pm (2.30am Irish time) and will be available to view for 4 weeks after the service as a recording.

 

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Limerick Presentation in USA

 

Presentation Sisters Union

 

In celebration of St Brigid's Day yesterday, 1 February, the Irish Ambassador to the Holy See hosted a webinar "Women of Strength and Faith". Among the four speakers, Presentation Sister, Anne Lyons who is the Congregational Postulator for the cause of Venerable Nano Nagle, gave a wonderful overview of Nano's life.

 

https://www.dfa.ie/.../womenofstrengthandfaith.../

 

 

 

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Presentation Sisters Union

 

JartnStpuateaamrgofry natg2hagic7 amht s12n:3or3 tPednMn  ·

 

Some Presentation Sisters in the USA share their views on vocations and their own call to Religious Life.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE-EvxPCEGk&feature=youtu.be

 

 

 

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New Programs Offered from Nano Nagle Birthplace

 

 

 

January 18, 2021 |

 

http://pbvm.org/new-programs-offered-from-nano-nagle-birthplace/?fbclid=IwAR1iLwgzJkNbT1kfJdLmFUALze07oDJyITGHZGlIGVGW_5kawW_z1wHZ6jg

 

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SISTERS

 

    Name: Margaret Casey

 

    Current Name: Assumpta

 

    Religious Name: Assumpta

 

    Last Name: Casey

 

    Mother's Name: Ellen (O'Shaughnessy) Casey

 

    Father's Name: John Casey

 

    Hometown: Born in Carrigeen, County Limerick, Ireland

 

    Entry Date: August 4, 1913

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: March 30, 1973

 

 

 

Biography:

 

 

 

Sister Assumpta served as nursing supervisor at all four of the Presentation Sister hospitals.

 

 

 

St. Luke's, Aberdeen, S.D.

 

St. Joseph's, Mitchell, S.D.

 

McKennan, Sioux Falls, S.D.

 

Miles City, Mont.

 

 

 

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    Birth Name: Mollie Cronin

 

    Current Name: Aurelia

 

    Religious Name: Aurelia

 

    Last Name: Cronin

 

    Mother's Name: Mary (Grimes) Cronin

 

    Father's Name: Michael Cronin

 

    Hometown: Born in Limerick County, Ireland, in 1903

 

    Entry Date: September 22, 1920

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: July 20, 1986

 

 

 

Biography:

 

 

 

Sister Aurelia served for many years as a nurse.

 

 

 

Holy Rosary, Miles City, Mont.

 

St. Luke's, Aberdeen, S.D.

 

 

 

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    Birth Name: Lillian Crowley

 

    Current Name: Maurice

 

    Religious Name: Maurice

 

    Last Name: Crowley

 

    Mother's Name: Elizabeth (Kennelly) Crowley

 

    Father's Name: Patrick Crowley

 

    Hometown: Born in Kilmallock, County Limerick, Ireland

 

    Entry Date: November 26, 1927

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: February 24, 1998

 

 

 

Biography:

 

 

 

Sister Maurice began as a primary teacher, but later served as Presentation College faculty and as a professional speaker. She was known far and wide for her sense of humor.

 

 

 

Various

 

Presentation College, Aberdeen, SD

 

 

 

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Agnes Daly

 

    Current Name: Columba

 

    Religious Name: Columba

 

    Last Name: Daly

 

    Mother's Name: Maria (Ryan) Daly

 

    Father's Name: James Daly

 

    Hometown: Lough Gur, County Limerick, Ireland, 1866

 

    Entry Date: June 10, 1903

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: May 7, 1972

 

 

 

Biography:

 

 

 

Sister Columba served in education ministry for many years.

 

 

 

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    Birth Name: Susan Daly

 

    Current Name: Winifred

 

    Religious Name: Winifred

 

    Last Name: Daly

 

    Mother's Name: Maria (Ryan) Daly

 

    Father's Name: James Daly

 

    Hometown: Born in Loughgur Kilmallock, Limerick County, Ireland

 

    Entry Date: July 4, 1910

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: July 19, 1981

 

 

 

Biography:

 

 

 

Sister was an educator for many years and also served on the Leadership Council. She was head of the education department at Presentation College for nearly 20 years.

 

 

 

Mitchell, S.D.

 

Bridgewater, S.D.

 

Aberdeen, S.D.

 

Presentation College, Aberdeen, S.D.

 

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Sister Chrysostom Fitzgerald

 

  Current Name: Chrysostom

 

    Religious Name: Chrysostom

 

    Last Name: Fitzgerald

 

    Hometown: Limerick, Ireland

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: November 7, 1918

 

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    Birth Name: Margaret Fitzgerald

 

    Current Name: Ita

 

    Religious Name: Ita

 

    Last Name: Fitzgerald

 

    Mother's Name: Alice (Ringrose) Fitzgerald

 

    Father's Name: Michael Fitzgerald

 

    Hometown: Ireland

 

    Entry Date: June 10, 1903

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: October 3, 1957

 

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    Birth Name: Nora Foley

 

    Current Name: Berchmans

 

    Religious Name: Berchmans

 

    Last Name: Foley

 

    Mother's Name: Catherine (Windle) Foley

 

    Father's Name: Daniel Foley

 

    Hometown: Ireland

 

    Entry Date: October 29, 1924

 

    Current Status: Deceased

 

    Death Date: October 11, 1987

 

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https://www.presentationsisters.org/?s=ireland

 

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Zambia, located on the edge of the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa, has the world’s highest rate of HIV/AIDS. This compounded by lack of employment, leaves the majority of the people in the Kaoma area extremely poor. This ministry is part of the work of Presentation Sisters from Ireland, India, England, New Zealand, Zambia and the United States. The primary purpose of the ministry in Kaoma and surrounding areas is to assist the people in becoming self-sustaining.

 

https://www.presentationsisters.org/ministries/kaoma-zambia-africa/

 

 

 

 

 

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https://www.presentationsisters.org/sister-search-results/

 

 

 

 

 

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DEATH of Sr. Deborah O’Flaherty rsm- member of the Sisters of Mercy, Brisbane Congregation, died on the 26th January, 2021 at Mercy Community Aged Care - Mary Damian Centre in her 68th year of Religious profession. Eucharist to celebrate Sister Deborah's life at St Vincent's Chapel, 131 Queens Road, Nudgee, on Tuesday, 2nd February, Deborah's burial will follow at Nudgee cemetery. Sympathy to Tom O’Flaherty, Murhur and to the O’Flaherty & Hanlon families on the death of sister  Deborah.

 

 

 

DEATH of Sr. Immaculata Buckley, Presentation Sisters, Chapel Street, Carrick-on-Suir, formerly of Clounmacon, Listowel. Died 1st February 2021, Predeceased by her parents Timothy and Mary Anne, her brother Diarmuid (Deemie), her sisters Lizzie Bambury, Mary O'Shea, Srs Barbara and Vincent PBVM. She will be sadly missed by her sister Sr. Vianney PBVM (Texas), her nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, her Presentation Sisters, extended family relatives and friends.

 

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Jan 2021

 

Out and About in the Irish region

 

by Úna Agnew SSL, coordinator

 

 

 

Christmas in the Motherhouse. Máire Cannon SSL shares the Monaghan Christmas News

 

 

 

Thanks to Chef, Martina Woods (née Morgan), the Sisters in the Motherhouse had the pleasure again this year of listening to the O’Neill Pipe Band from Clontibret, playing Christmas tunes on Christmas Eve. This happened for them in the comfort of the dining room, since the band came to the dining room window and played in the garden outside. This band was founded in 1972 by the late Peadar Morgan, who was a nephew of the late Srs Linus Mohan, Barbara Mohan, Ultan Mohan and Walburga Morgan. Martina Woods,

 

 

 

https://sistersofstlouis.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/1iv73m3mtdidxav81nwt7w?lang=en&a=1&p=58632186&t=19890245

 

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Fr Henry (Harry) Houlihan O.F.M., Franciscan Friary, Multyfarnham, Co. Westmeath and late of Dingle, Co Kerry and retired Missionary in South Africa - January 22, 2021 (suddenly) at The Friary. Deeply regretted by his brother Val, sister-in-law Julie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, his Franciscan Community and friends.

 

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Richard married Johanna O'CONNOR on 19 Feb 1854 in St. Paul's Church, Philadelphia. Johanna was born in Jan 1833 in Ireland. She died after 1 Nov 1902 in probably Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh.

 

Their daughter below

 

 

 

Mary (Sr. Mary Bernadette) HUDSON was born on 6 Jul 1864 in Harrisonville, New Jersey. She died on 11 May 1925 in Chicago. Mary entered the convent, becoming Sr. Mary Bernadette.

 

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Paidir an Phápa Proinsias

 

 

 

A Thiarna Íosa Críost

 

Mhúinis dúinn a bheith trócaireach mar an tAthair ar neamh

 

Agus dúirís linn éinne a fheiceann tusa go bhfeiceann sé Eisean.

 

Taispeáin dúinn do cheannaithe agus slánófar sinn.

 

Shaor d’fhéachaint ghrámhar Zachaeas is Matha ó sclábhaíocht don airgead;

 

Agus an t-adhaltranach Maigdailéiné ó thóir ar shonas ó nithe cruthaithe amháin;

 

Agus thug ar Pheadar caoineadh tar éis a bhraite;

 

Agus gheall Parthas don ngadaí a dhein aithrí.

 

Éistímis, amhail is gur le gach duine againn a labhrais na focail a labhrais

 

Leis an Samáireach mná ‘Dá mb’eol duit tabhartas Dé!’

 

Is tú aghaidh shofheicse an Athar dhofheicse,

 

An Dé a thaispeáineann a chumhacht go háirithe trína mhaithiúnas agus a thrócaire:

 

Gurab í d’Eaglais do cheannaithe sofheicse sa tsaol, a Tiarna aiséirithe agus glóirithe.

 

Ba thoil leat go mbeadh do mhinistrí in éide na laigíochta le go mbeadh comhbhá acu le lucht an aineolais agus na hearráide: go mbraithe gach éinne

 

a thagann chucu go bhfuiltear ar a lorg, go bhfuiltear i ngrá leo agus go bhfuil maite dóibh ag Dia.

 

Seol do Spiorad agus coisric gach duine dínn lena ungadh, le go mbeadh Iubhaile na Trócaire ina bliain ghrásta ón dTiarna, agus le go dtabharfadh d’Eaglais, trína díograis athnuaite, an dea-scéal chun na mbocht,

 

agus go bhfógródh sí saoirse dóibh siúd atá fé dhaoirse agus fé leatrom,

 

agus radharc do dhaill.

 

Sin iad ár n-achainíocha chugat trí idirghuí Mhuire, Máthair na Trócaire,

 

Tusa a mhaireann agus a rialaíonn leis an Athair agus an Spiorad Naomh

 

trí shaol na saol.

 

Amen.

 

•             An Pápa Proinsias Pope Francis

 

•             Iubhaile na Trócaire

 

 

 

Written by ; Mons. Pádraig Ó Fiannachta.

 

 

 

 

 

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Fr Tom Hickey ordained Maynooth 1950

 

'Táim ar an 'straight', mar a thugann na 'jockeys' air!'

 

Tá aois mhór slánaithe ag an Athair Tomás Ó hIceadha i mBaile an Fheirtéaraigh a bhuíochas don Tai Chi, a chinntíonn nach bhfuil sé díomhaoin le linn an choraintín!

 

 

 

https://twitter.com/MOLSCEAL/status/1253224950888124416

 

 

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Bridget Mary (Bridie May) (Sr. Mary Veronica) SHEEHAN. Maureen (Sr. Mary Bernadette) SHEEHAN

 

 

 

Julia (Sheila, Sr. Consuela) MOLONEY (d. Lixnaw, Co. Kerry

 

 

 

Mgt (Rita) Mary (Sr. Magdalene) KENNELLY (d. probably Cork)7. Eileen (Sr. Stanislaus) KENNELLY (d. Cork)

 

Eileen (Sr. Dympna) STACK

 

 

 

Jeremiah HUDSON (d. Chicago)   sp: Martha MCLOUGHLIN (u. Calvary Cemetery, Evanston, Illinois)5. Francis HUDSON5. Mary (Sr. Mary Bernadette) HUDSON (d. Chicago)5. Clara HUDSON (d. probably Chicago)

 

 

 

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...Tuesday, May 21,1872, Rev. MICHAEL O'BRIEN, native of Listowel, county Kerry, Ireland, and pastor of St. Simon's church, of the ...

 

https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html

 

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By Courtney Mares

 

 

 

Rome Newsroom, Jan 15, 2021 / 02:00 pm MT (CNA).- In the past week, nine Catholic bishops have died worldwide after testing positive for COVID-19.

 

 

 

Between Jan. 8 and Jan. 15, bishops across three continents died as a result of the coronavirus. The deceased bishops ranged in age from 53 years old to 91. Five of the bishops died in Europe, where a new strain of COVID-19 has led many countries to implement further restrictions.

 

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/nine-catholic-bishops-with-covid-19-die-in-a-single-week-36233?utm_campaign=CNA%20Daily&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=106810668&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_HOcHftzutuBQ8tmt66n_RqAVNJP6XytCm3o5OXiQ6Dl-PrlyFlzOZld2eqXI228AQP2M8iIUeJrIItxeDX5O9nIN4Hw&utm_content=106810668&utm_source=hs_email

 

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Casey, Fr. John C.Ss.R. (late of Redemptorists, India and Dublin, and of Mitchelstown, Co. Cork), January 14th 2021 unexpectedly. Predeceased by his brother Fr. William. Deeply regretted by his sisters Sheila and Peg, brothers Fr’s Denis and Con (C.Ss.R.), brother-in-law Bat Masterson, nieces Lisa and Jennifer, nephews Connor and John, relatives, friends, the clergy and parishioners of St. Brigid’s Parish Blanchardstowns Dublin and his Redemptorist confreres.

 

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The death has occurred on January  2021 of Maura Collins (née Crowe)

 

Kilscannell House, Ardagh, Limerick / Cappamore, Limerick

 

Formerly of Towerhill, Cappamore, Co. Limerick. Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her brother's John and Rev Fr. Richard (Dick). Beloved wife of Sean. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons Richard and Denis, sister Kathleen Halpin (Knocklong), grandchildren Leeanne, Brandon, Kieran, Sarah, Grace, Padraig, nephews, nieces, daughters-in-law Michelle and Theresa, extended family neighbours and friends.

 

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This Wednesday January 6th marks a very special occasion for the O’Sullivan family from Carrigkerry West, as Sister Bridie, celebrates her Diamond Anniversary (60 years) and Sister Margaret celebrates her Golden Anniversary (50 years) in Gods service. In January 1958 Bridie accompanied by twelve companions set sail for Sydney Harbour to join the Sisters of  Saint Joseph’s an Australian congregation. She taught in a number of remote schools, and also did  parish pastoral ministry. She returned to Ireland in 2002 to minister in the Respite Care Centre in Dromcollogher. In retirement she is now taking up a new appointment in Saint Ita’s Abbeyfeale.

 

 

 

Margaret entered the Sisters of Saint Joseph in Australia in 1968. She taught and later became principal of a school that had 700 students. After 30 years in Australia she returned to Ireland to establish the Sisters of Saint Joseph here. She was appointed the first Parish Clerical Assistant in the Diocese in February 2003. She was involved in Parish ministry in Ardagh/Carrigkerry, and Ballingarry. At present she is in charge of the needs of  retired  nuns countrywide. Due to Covid-19 no ceremony will be held in Australia to mark the sisters achievements this year. Sister Bridie, and Sister Margaret along with six others will mark the occasion with a Zoom call on January 6, and hopefully will travel to Australia next year for a real ceremony. Congratulations to both on reaching these major milestones in their long and dedicated careers.

 

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Death 18 Dec 2020 ; Limerick and formerly of Emily, Co. Limerick.

 

Sr. Frances died peacefully at the Park Nursing Home, Castletroy.

 

Pre-deceased by her parents Brigid and John, her sisters Margaret, Breid, Mary (Sr. Madeleine RGS), Sally and her brothers John, James, and Michael OSA. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, her Good Shepherd Community, her past-pupils and her many friends.

 

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DEATH took place on 13^th December 2020 of Sr. Scholasticia Scanlon of Presentation Convent, Killarney. Formerly of Dromroe, Ballagh, West Limerick. Daughter of the late Ned and Mai and sister of the late Maura, and sadly missed by her sisters Gretta (Ryan) and Ita, brothers Eamonn and Patrick, sisters-in-law Mary and Ann, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, relatives, and her Presentation Community.

 

 

Edwin Dela Pena

 

December 17, 2018  ·

 

Photo ops with Fr. Jim, the parish priest and some of his Filipino parishioners on the Solemnity of Christ the King in London.

 

 

 

Thanking Fr Jim McGillicuddy, parish priest of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Sutton, Surrey, London: and all the parishioners of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Sutton.

 

 

 

My deepest thanks for the kindness you showed me at the weekend. We will remember you all in our prayers here. Please pray for those displaced in Marawi prelature because of the violence last year – 75 Catholic families, 75 other Christian families and the many thousands of Muslim families – all now living in tents with temperatures reaching up to 40 Celsius here in this country. Bless you all. I came as an unexpected guest to your church and I was treated like a member of your family. “I was a stranger and you made me welcome [Matthew 25:35]’. God bless from the Philippines to all the family of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Sutton. See Less

 

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Rev.Fr. Eugene O’Connor born on the 3rd May 1877 at Bishopcourt to John W O’Connor Gortnaminsh and Catherine McCarthy. He attended Maynooth College and was ordained in June 1902. He was a pioneer of the Gaelic League and a fluent Irish speaker. He administered for 9 years in Scotland. On his return to Ireland he served in Tralee, Millstreet, Kenmare, Caherciveen, Castlegregory,Ballymacelligott , Boherbue and finally as PP in Allihies. He is interred in the church grounds of St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Ballyduff.

 

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Sr Eileen Pender , Presentation Sisters, Kilcock, Mountmellick and Inquique, Chile.

 

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Fr. Peter Flannery C.Ss.R. (Redemptorists, Mount St. Alphonsus, Limerick) Late of Attymon, Athenry. November 13^th 2020 peacefully. Mourned by his family Geraldine, Frank and Marguerite, Fr. Tony C.Ss.R.; his Redemptorist Community, friends and relatives.

 

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Sr Ann O’Sullivan Month Mind. Abbeyfeale Mid Nov 2020.

 

 

Sr. Baptist Kirby, Derrindaffe/Castletownbere.

 

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The death has taken place of Rev. Fr Brendan Murphy, retired parish priest and formerly of Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Fr. Brendan passed away peacefully, in the loving care of Milford Care Centre on October 10th 2020 after a short illness. Deeply regretted by his nieces and nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, in-laws, other relatives and a wide circle of friends. He will be sadly missed too by Bishop Brendan Leahy, the priests and all the religious of the Diocese of Limerick and his colleagues in the Society of African Missions as well as the parishioners of the parishes in which Fr Brendan served.

 

His remains will arrive at 11.30am to Feenagh Church, from Riedy's Funeral Home, Newcastle West, for his funeral Mass at 12 noon on Tuesday, October 13th, with burial afterwards in the church grounds. In accordance with government guidelines and HSE directives relating to public gatherings, Fr Brendan's funeral Mass will be private. A memorial Mass will be held in Newcastle West Church whenever the regulations permit larger gatherings.

 

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When Sr Marie Majeila Long was born in 1914 in Knocknagoshel, Kerry, Ireland, her father, Jeremiah, was 35, and her mother, Catherine, was 42. She had two brothers and one sister. She died in Troyes, Aube, France.

 

Ancestor

 

When Johanna O'Donoghue was born in 1842 in Kerry, Ireland, her father, James, was 61, and her mother, Johanna, was 39. She had three sons and five daughters with Denis Long between 1865 and 1883. She died on May 12, 1927, at the age of 85.

 

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Rev. Patrick O'Donoghue

 

 

 

For 17 years Father Patrick O’Donoghue from County Kerry, Ireland, shepherded the parish, the first in the diocese to hold nocturnal adoration one night each week. During Father O’Donoghue’s pastorate, the Diocese of Los Angeles became an archdiocese in 1936. He died in 1944 after a long illness and over 200 priests were present at the requiem Mass.

 

glickenberger originally shared this

 

04 Mar 2015 story

 

St. Ignatius of Loyola Church 322 North Avenue 61 Los Angeles San Fernando Region

 

1944 Los Angeles, CA

 

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Rev. Patrick J O'Donoghue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rev. Patrick O'Donoghue. One of the most recently established parishes of the Catholic church in Los Angeles is the Church of Our Lady of Loretto, of which Father O'Donoghue is the second and present pastor.

 

 

 

This parish was established by the late Bishop Conaty in June, 1915. In absence of a regular church edifice the first mass was said at the Temple Street Car Barn at the corner of Edgeware and Temple streets. The present church occupies ground at the corner of Union and Court streets. The cornerstone of the edifice was laid June 17, 1916, and the church was dedicated in November, 1917, by Bishop Conaty. A rectory was also built in the spring of 1917, and a parish hall and parish school complete the group of buildings and the services of the parish. The growth of the parish has been slow but steady, beginning with twenty families, and there are now three hundred and fifty families constituting the parish. Father George Donahoe was pastor from the establishment of the church until March, 1918, when he was transferred to the Church of Sacred Heart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rev. Patrick O'Donoghue, the present pastor, was born in County Kerry, Ireland, August 4, 1885, a son of Daniel and Margaret (Kennelly) O'Donoghue. His early education was acquired in the National schools of Ireland until fourteen, and then being destined for the priesthood he studied at St. Michael's College at Listowel in County Kerry, graduating in 1902, and took his theological work in St. Patrick's College at Carlow. He was ordained priest June 14, 1908, by Bishop Foley.

 

 

 

Practically all his active career of ten years has been spent in the Los Angeles Diocese. For several years he was assistant pastor of St. Patrick's church at Los Angeles, and in 1915 was appointed pastor of St. Joseph's church at Bakersfield, California, St. Mary's church at Taft, and St. Brendan's church at Maricopa. He was burdened with the responsibilities of these three missions until February, 1918, when he was inducted into his present duties.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://play.google.com/books/reader?printsec=frontcover&output=reader&amp ;id=YMUUAAAAYAAJ&pg=GBS.PA201.w.1.2.0.1 Mountains to the Sea: With Selected Biography of Actors and Witnesses to the Period of Growth and Achievement, Volume 2 John Steven McGroarty - January 1, 1921 American Historical Society – Publisher

 

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 Relation to Daly- When Johanna Relihan was born in 1864 in Duagh, Kerry, Ireland, her father, Thomas, was 39, and her mother, Catherine, was 38. She had two sons and three daughters with Bartholomew Enright between 1898 and 1907. She had two brothers and two sisters.

 

 

 

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Rev. John J Daly

 

 

 

Father John Daly, pastor of St. Brendan's Church at Elkins, West Virginia, and Father Patrick Daly, who recently died and was pastor of St. Joseph's Church at Longsight, Manchester, England.

 

 

 

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Rev. Patrick J Daly

 

Rev. Patrick Daly, assistant pastor of St. John's Catholic church at Hyde Park, has been identified with this young and growing parish since he came a newly ordained priest from his native Ireland.

 

 

 

Father Daly was born in County Kerry, Ireland, August 21, 1888, son of Mortimer and Mary (Relihan) Daly. His father was born in County Kerry in 1858, and spent his active career as a farmer. He was the father of seven children. Two of his brothers, uncles of Rev. Patrick Daly, were also priests, Father John Daly, pastor of St. Brendan's Church at Elkins, West Virginia, and Father Patrick Daly, who recently died and was pastor of St. Joseph's Church at Longsight, Manchester, England.

 

 

 

Father Daly attended the national schools of County Kerry to the age of fourteen. He was then in St. Michael's College at Listowel a year, then in St. Brendan's Seminary at Killarney, from which he graduated after a three year's course. He studied philosophy and theology in St. Kieran's College in Kilkenny and was ordained there

 

 

 

June 13, 1915. Father Patrick Daly also has a brother, Mortimer, who will receive ordination as a priest in June, 1919.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Father Patrick Daly immediately set out for the United States and since arriving has been assistant pastor of St. John's parish at Hyde Park. The church was established in 1908, and the church home was dedicated in January, 1910, by the late Bishop Conaty. Father Daly was at first assistant to Father Jerry Burke, pastor of St. John's, and is now assistant to Father Leo G. Garsse. Father Daly is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

 

 

 

 

 

Biography of Rev Jeffrey Aloysius Hartnett

 

 

 

HARTNETT, JEFFREY ALOYSIUS (1859–1899). Jeffrey Hartnett, first priest ordained in and for the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, son of Daniel T. and Honora Hartnett, was born in Ireland on April 20, 1859. He was less than four years old when he came with his parents, brothers, and sisters to America. Apparently in heavy debt, the family lived for a while "in the North," moved south and west as Jeffrey's father became a levee and railroad contractor, and arrived in Texas about 1870. They stayed for a short time in Texarkana and Clarksville and finally settled in Weatherford. Jeffrey helped his father at work and eventually became his bookkeeper. He participated in the construction of several railroad lines in Texas-the Texas and Pacific, the Houston and Central Texas, and the St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt).

 

 

 

Once the family was out of debt and firmly established, Hartnett felt free to pursue ecclesiastical studies. He attended St. Mary's College in Kansas and St. Mary's Seminary in Cincinnati, where he received a master of arts degree in 1891. He returned to Texas and was ordained at the procathedral in Dallas by Thomas F. Brennan, first bishop of the newly founded diocese, on July 5, 1891. He spent his first two years of ministry at Dallas and Paris, Texas. In 1893 he was sent to Ennis, where he built a church. In 1896 he was assigned to St. Patrick's parish, where he completed a large brick-and-stone church started by his predecessor. In late 1897 he was appointed rector of the procathedral in Dallas and immediately applied his building and managing skills to the construction of the present cathedral. In early 1899 a smallpox epidemic broke out in Dallas, and Hartnett took upon himself the duty of attending to the spiritual needs of the disease victims at the pesthouse six miles away.

 

 

 

On the night of February 11–12, 1899, an unprecedented blizzard hit Dallas. The upper Colorado, Brazos, and Trinity rivers froze solid, many cattle died in West Texas, and the Gulf region suffered a hard freeze. Answering the call of spiritual duty, Hartnett walked to the pesthouse at the peak of the blizzard to administer last rites to a dying woman. He contracted smallpox, and on March 7, 1899, he died. His death deeply affected many people in the Dallas area. Expressions of regret were sent to the newspapers by a wide variety of organizations, from the Dallas City Council to the Ancient Order of Hibernians to the Dallas Freethinkers Association. The Dallas Morning News remarked: "No death which has occurred in Dallas for many years, has occasioned more general regret than that of Rev. Father Hartnett." A true Christian folk hero, Hartnett soon became known as a "martyr to duty" and was the inspiration of poems, stories, and popular devotion.

 

 

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY: Catholic Archives of Texas, Files, Austin. Dallas Morning News, February 12–14, 28, March 8–10, 1899. Southern Messenger, February 16, March 9, 16, 1899. Texas Catholic, July 11, 1891.

 

 

 

Aníbal A. González

 

 

 

When Rev. Jeffrey Aloysius Hartnett was born on April 28, 1859, in Abbeyfeale, Limerick, Ireland, his father, Daniel, was 38 and his mother, Hanorah, was 37. He had four brothers and four sisters. He died on March 7, 1899, at the age of 39, and was buried in Dallas, Texas.

 

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When Hanorah O'Donohue was born on March 31, 1822, in Duagh, Kerry, Ireland, her father, Jeffrey, was 32, and her mother, Bridget, was 22. She had five sons and four daughters with Daniel T Hartnett between 1847 and 1862. She died in 1892 in Weatherford, Texas, at the age of 70.

 

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       I know of no literature on the subject. Perhaps his nephew Very Reverend Monsignor Donald A Harnett, St George Rectory, 3508 Maurice Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76111 could be of some assistance in your research.

 

 This is the first time we had heard that there was a possibility of his cause being introduced.

 

   I’m not sure that his niece, Mrs. Gertrude Hartnett Milliken (Mrs. C. B.), who graduated in 1907, is still living in Weatherford, Texas; also a nephew Mr. Leo Hartnett of the same city.

 

 Sincerely yours

 

 (signed ) Sr. M. Emmanuel

 

 

DEATH on 26th September 2020 of Sr. Columba (Kathleen) O'Carroll, Mercy Convent, Military Road, Waterford City. Sr. Columba was born in Ballylongford. ------------------------------------------

 

May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort .May Sr. Columba rest in peace.

 

Srs of Mercy,South Knock,New Ross

 

Deepest sympathy to the O Carroll families and the Mercy sisters on the sad passing of Sr. Columba . May she rest in peace.

 

John & Aileen Wren Ballymackessy Ballylongford

 

Sincere sympathy to Sr. Columba's nephew John,  the O'Carroll family and to all the sisters in the Mercy Convent on the loss of Sr. Columba. I am very aware of how much you loved your aunt Sr Columba and how much you delighted in visiting her in Waterford always remarking on the generous hospitality received from the sisters and your reflections on her ability to recall past times in great detail while showing acute interest in the present happenings in the family and affairs in general. May she rest in peace now that her work is done and may she enjoy the unspeakable joys of heaven.

 

Gerard Quinn, Headley, Sandyford Rd, Dublin 16

 

My Sincere  Sympathy  to  Sr Columbas  Family  and her Mercy Sisters  May she Rest In Peace

 

Eileen Kent

 

My deep sympathy toSr Columbas family and Mercy sisters  .i had the privilage of working with her in Fatima maternity unit

 

Deepest sympathies to the Sisters of Mercy community and to Sr. Columba’s family. We have known Sr. Columba for over 40 years and have remained friends all those years.  We said our goodbyes on Tuesday the 22nd inst. it was such a pleasure to know Sr. Columba  all those years.   We always found her to be kind, gentle and caring lady and a very diligent worker.  May she rest in peace with the good Lord in heaven.

 

Rosemarie and Noel Lynam

 

Sister Columba You will be sadly missed in the mercy Convent. What a beautiful soul you were.. you're funny joke and beautiful unforgettable smile.Was a pleasure to meet you and been able to care for you. may you rest in peace and my deepest condolences to all the mercy sisters and sister Columba's family.

 

Arasee Tubbritt

 

Sincere Sympathy to  her Family  and   friends  may she rest in peace

 

Alice  Forristal Reid

 

Sincere sympathies to the Sr. Columba’s  family and the Sisters of Mercy Waterford. 

 

Sr Columba will be sadly missed as she was a living saint and a kind gentle soul.

 

May the gentle lady rest in peace.

 

Louise Lynam

 

Sincere condolences to Liz and the O'Carroll family on the passing of Sr. Columba. May she Rest in Peace..

 

Jimmy & Maureen Murphy, The Kerries, Tralee

 

My sympathy to Sr Columba’s family and friends a fantastic nurse and a beautiful person

 

Anne  comerford

 

Sincere sympathy to Sr. Columba's family on her passing. Will never forget her kindness to me and my late wife Angel. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

 

Louis Dunne, Carrolls Cross, Kilmacthomas

 

Sincere condolences to the Mercy sisters and the O' Carroll family on the passing of Sr. Columba.  Sr. Columba always had a smile and a few kind words to share, she will be missed.

 

May she rest in peace.

 

Michael Burke and Staff, Burke's Pharmacy, Waterford

 

Deepest sympathy to all her family and community, she helped with the safe delivery of my son 47years ago may her gentle soul rest in peace

 

Betty Tutty

 

Betty Tutty

 

Deepest sympathy to the O Carroll family on the death of Sr.Columba. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

 

Eamon and Anne Mulvihill and family Asdee

 

Deepest sympathy to her community family , relatives and many friends.

 

Rest in Peace

 

Clare Walsh

 

Deepest sympathy  to Sr. Columba’s family and the Mercy Sisters. R.I.P.

 

Mary O Connor, The Hook

 

Sr. Columba, may the Lord reward you for your faithfulness to Him, your community and all you cared for in Our Lady of Fatima unit.

 

May the Lord have mercy on your soul and grant you eternal rest.

 

Joan and Joe Bolger

 

Sincere sympathy to Sr Columba's family and Sisters of Mercy .I will never forget her kindness to me 33 years ago on the birth of my daughter. She was a lovely lady and a wonderful nurse .May her gentle soul rest in peace.

 

Maura Gough Kenny

 

PatriciaO Brien

 

 

 

 

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County, Pennsylvania

 

Fitzmaurice, Rev. Frances P., b. 5/30/1852, d. 11/23/1925, born in Newtown Sandes Co. Kerry, Ordained-Rome 5/23/1875

 

O'hern, Patrick

 

Newtown Sandes Town, Murher Kerry Died in Kerry Jack Golden

 

 

 

O'hern, Margaret (Moore)c1806 Newtown Sandes Town, Murher Kerry Calumus, Clinton Cty.Iowa Jack Golden

 

DEATH occurred on Thursday 27th August 2020 of Sr. Paschal Hegarty Presentation Convent, Killarney, / Listowel. Sr. Paschal. Dearly loved and sadly missed by her sisters Sr. Martina, Sheila (Carey), Nora (Hurley) and Teresa (D'Arcy), brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives, her Presentation Sisters Community and many dear friends. Predeceased by her sisters Annie, Elizabeth and Sr. Kathleen and her brother Martin. Burial in Kilsinane Cemetery, Listowel.

 

Popular priest served in Killarney for some years

 

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The late Fr John Kennelly

 

 

 

THE death has occurred of one of Kerry’s best-known and most popular priests, Fr John Kennelly, the brother of poet and scholar Brendan Kennelly.

 

 

 

Fr Kennelly, who was based in the parish of Killarney for a number of years, in the late 1970s, and retired from active ministry when parish priest in Causeway in 2008, passed away in the early hours of this morning in Our Lady of Fatima Home in Tralee.

 

 

 

Ordained in Maynooth in 1958, he ministered in Salford in London and in Northampton during his early years. In the diocese of Kerry he was based in Adrigole, Waterville, Allihies, Listowel, St John’s Tralee, Killarney, Boherbue, Glenflesk and Causeway

 

 

 

A native of Ballylongford, Fr Kennelly, who was 86, was predeceased by his parents, Bridie and Timmie, and his brother, Colm, who was the former Kerry County Engineer and lived in Killarney.

 

 

 

The long-serving priest is survived by his sisters Mary (Kenny) and Nancy (McAuliffe) and brothers Brendan, Alan, Paddy and Kevin.

 

 

 

He is further survived by his sisters-in-law Rena, Brenda, Kathleen and Marion, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and the Bishop and priests of the Diocese of Kerry

 

 

 

Fr Kennelly is an uncle of Kerry County Council Arts Officer, Kate Kennelly, and Mark Kennelly who was the special advisor to former Taoiseash Enda Kenny and is now CEO with Golf Ireland.

 

 

 

In accordance with HSE guidelines and in the interest of public health, a private family funeral Mass – which will be livestreamed – will take place in the Church of St Michael the Archangel, Ballylongford on this Tuesday at 3.00pm.

 

 

 

Mass will be followed by a private burial in the church grounds in Ballylongford.

 

https://www.killarneytoday.com/popular-priest-served-in-killarney-for-some-years/

 

The death has occurred of Sr. Mary O'Carroll  of Glasnevin, Dublin / Tarbert, Kerry

 

 (Holy Faith Sisters, Glasnevin, Dublin). Sr. Mary Calasanctius (Cally), (also Mona), died in Marian House, Glasnevin on the 27th July, 2020. Survived by her sisters- in-law, Tess and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, her community in Marian House, Holy Faith Sisters, former colleagues and friends. Predeceased by her brothers, Jack, Mossie and Patrick, her sisters Kathleen and Josephine.

 

 

 

FR Sean Quinlan of Tralee 16 July 2020

 

It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Fr. John. What a wonderful servant  to the church and the SMA congregation. No doubt his legacy will live on. We offer our sincere sympathy and prayers to the extended Quinlan family and are very mindful of Marie's double bereavement  at this very challenging time. May they both rest in peace.

 

Srs. Bernadette and Maureen, the Grove, Mounthawk

 

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Sincere sympathy on the death of Father Bruddy. He was greatly esteemed by the Daly sisters and a great friend to his cousin Kevin Daly.

 

May he rest in peace.

 

Murphy Anne nee Daly

 

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Our deepest sympathy to the Quinlan family on the death of Fr. Bruddy. We have fond memories of him calling to visit our parents Tom and Elsie in Johns Park. He was a great friend to our uncle Fr. Elisha. We know Fr. Bruddy has suffered greatly with his health in recent years. May he now  rest in peace

 

Mary Ronan & The Dowling Family

 

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Heartfelt sympathy on Fr. Johns passing , our own Fr. Tomas Drummond was in Nigeria with him & he spoke very highly of Fr. John & they were good friends , they will be united in Heaven after their wonderful  missionary work. In our thoughts & prayers at  this difficult & sad time . Rest in Peace Fr. John

 

Marion & Tommy Drummond

 

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I had met Rev.Fr.John ( Bruddy ) on many occasions with my late friend Fr. Billy Foley ( S.M.A.) . Tommy worked with my sister Anne Lacey ( Dowling) at C.W.S . Condolences to all his Family. He will rest in peace.  Michael.

 

Michael Dowling, late of Tralee, Bishopstown, Cork

 

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My deepest sympathies to Fr John's family, friends and confreres. Be assured of my prayers.

 

Fr Bernard Healy

 

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Literary priest makes cover of Ireland’s Own with tale of Listowel Writers’ Week

 

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By Cian Molloy - 16 July, 2020

 

 

 

“Hopefully, we will be able to hold the festival as normal, next May, in what will be Writers’ Week’s 51st year,” says Fr Gaughan.

 

 

 

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Listowel Writers’ Week and, in honour of the anniversary, Ireland’s Own magazine has published a history of the event written by one of the festival’s founders, Fr J. Anthony Gaughan.

 

 

Not only was Fr Tony a member of the founding committee of what has become Ireland’s premier literary festival, he also served as festival chairman for twenty-four years. He himself has had thirty-six of his own books published,

30 5 2020

FR. BRENDAN O’CALLAGHAN (Taken from Moyvane Knockanure parish Newsletter)         

 

This coming Friday, June 5th, Knockanure native Fr. Brendan celebrates 60 years of Priesthood.  Born on 16th September, 1936, Fr. Brendan, is a man of great passion, humanity and vitality.  His many activities over the years aptly demonstrate this in what has been a beautiful Priesthood.  However, if one examines these, one cannot help but notice that they are all still driven by one underlying passion - the tremendous desire to spread the Good News in building up the Kingdom of God.  Limited as we are in these times with all special celebrations I will celebrate the porch Mass from Moyvane Church on Anniversary day June 5th at 7.30pm.  Fr. Brendan will be in his ‘famous blue car’ and his great pal also Knockanure native Fr. Tom McMahon, will be present in his own car too.   Family were and still are so important to Fr. Brendan.  He is the last of his family, all others have gone before him marked with the sign of faith.  In his own words he gives us a glimpse of his parents and family, how his vocation started    Fr. Brendan as a Priest’s  and where it took him to.   Fr. Brendan shares the following: “I owe everything to a loving family who had a great sense of parish and community. My father Pádraig RIP (from Dingle) came to Knockanure as head teacher and married local girl Bessie Cronin RIP.  My brothers Austin (RIP, January 1982) died while serving as a curate in the Parish of Lixnaw, Tony (RIP, September 2006) taught in Moyvane before being moved to Listowel. My sister Mairead (RIP, January 2014) taught in Knockanure before she moved to Clarinbridge, Galway.  I was ordained on 5th June, 1960 and retired in 2003.  I remember vividly Fr. James Leahy (RIP), first of many priests from Knockanure school challenged me (at half time of a football match in Listowel sports field) “Brendan we need priests in Nottingham”.  There began the journey we are celebrating, joining with neighbour and fellow parishioner Fr. Tom McMahon serving in the Nottingham Diocese.  By the 29th June that year, I was at St. Peter’s, Leicester, hence my loyalty to ‘The Blues’ Leicester City Football Club and Leicester Tigers Rugby Club”.  We all wish Fr. Brendan continued good health and blessings, ad multos annos. 

 

May 23 2020 note

DEATH on May 20, 2020, of Fr. Billy O’Carroll, St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, and formerly of Tralee, Ogoja Diocese (Nigeria), Buchlyvie (Scotland) and Grenada (West Indies)

 

Remember- Sean Lovett, Kilmoyley, Rev. Fr. Xavier Lovett, Seattle and Kilmoyley. Sr. Attracta Lovett, Kilmoyley, Ballybunion and Tralee.

 

FR FLEMING.

 

Fr. Michael Fleming, parish priest, of  Killorglin and formerly of Scartaglen  died last Friday, the 8th of May 2020.

 

Fr. Michael is deeply regretted by his brothers and sisters: Mai Fleming, Killarney; Eileen Carew, Tipperary;  Patrick, New Jersey;  Sr De Lourdes, Mercy Sisters, Tralee and Sr. Angela, Mercy Sisters, Clonakilty.  Fr. Michael will be sadly missed by all of his extended family, friends and the many communities he was part of including the diocesan community.

 

https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2020/05/rest-in-peace-fr-michael-fleming/

 

 

 

Michael Fleming was born in Scartaglin in 1946. He attended St. Brendan’s, Killarney and then St. Patrick’s College Maynooth.  On ordination, in 1971, he spent one year in Dingle followed by another in Waterville as curate. In 1973 he went to London as an Irish Emigrant Chaplain in Westminster diocese.  He returned to Glenflesk as curate in 1977 and then in 1983 he went to Tralee, Our Lady and St. Brendan’s parish. From 1986  to 2001 he was Killarney based,  as Diocesan Secretary, as Director of CMAC and  Director of Family Ministry in the diocese . He moved to Moyvane as parish priest in 2001. His final parish was Killorglin  2003 to 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

Bishop Ray Browne on Fr Michael:

 

He was a big man in every way, big in stature, big of heart. He loved life, he had a good sense of fun and a commanding presence. He was truly a man of God and a man of the people. He loved the pastoral ministry and he had a great sense of the diocese.

 

Jesus, Risen Lord, filled with gratitude for his life among us, we pray

 

In Your Mercy share with him your victory over death.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reflections from Margaret Naughton on Fr. Michael

 

 

 

On Friday 8th May, the people of Killorglin woke to the news that their beloved parish priest, Canon Michael Fleming had passed away during the night.  Fr Michael had been our parish priest for seventeen years, walking alongside us in good days and bad.  A larger than life figure, he was full of kindness and compassion for those who were pained by the struggles of life.  He accompanied so many of us during our times of sorrow in a silent and unassuming way, with no desire for recognition or reward.  He was consistently loyal to his parishioners keeping a keen eye on us, ready to befriend when we needed his support.  He was a servant leader, who broke bread humbly with those he had been called to serve.

 

 

 

He was a no-frills type of priest – what you saw is what you got – he had a congruity like no one else I have known.  Yes meant yes and equally no meant no when issues were debated or discussed around the meeting table.  A man of few words, when he spoke there was wisdom and depth in what he shared.  His devious sense of humour defused many a heated exchange.

 

 

 

Fr Michael was a man of deep faith, prayerful and reflective.  He gave his life to God and to the service of others.  He was an Emmaus Christ figure for those he served, taking many a step on the journey of life with those who needed a companion, a kind word, an offer of reassurance that in time all would be well again.  He gave without measure, with a selflessness and graciousness that one could not help but notice.

 

 

 

But above all, I think Fr Michael was a man of the people, with a deep and generous heart and a caring spirit.  He was a pair of steady hands and he steered our parish with strength and conviction for seventeen years.  He was our priest, our leader and our friend.  We are all the poorer for his loss.

 

 

 

Rest in peace Fr Michael, you have fought the good fight and you have finished the race.

 

 

 

 

 

DEATH OF FORMER PARISH PRIEST of Knockanure Moyvane, Canon Michael Fleming, P.P. Killorglin. He served in this parish from 2001 to 2003 as P.P. and then moved to Killorglin. A native of Scartaglen, Canon Fleming had worked in several parishes in Kerry and overseas and following initial postings in Dingle and Waterville, he spent some time in Wembley. Another former Parish Priest Fr. John Lucid died during the Easter season in 2017.

 

May 1 2020

VERY REVEREND FR LIAM COMER RIP    24 January 1948 – 18 April 2020

 

 

 

Sean Jones on Fr Liam Comer

 

 

 

The Faith Community of Ardfert and Kilmoyley was privileged to have Fr. Liam Comer as a Curate and Parish Priest of our Parish.  He ministered first in Kilmoyley as a Curate from 1992 to 1998, returning again in 2016 as Parish Priest and Vicar Forane of our Pastoral Area, Naomh Bréanainn.

 

 

 

Fr. Liam exuded warmth and friendliness wherever he served in our Diocese.

 

 

 

The abundant “Get Well” cards, good wishes, prayers and masses he received since his diagnosis and surgery were a testament to his compassion and popularity as a chaplain in the RTC Tralee from 1974 to 1978 and his subsequent ministries in Allihies and Dromtariffe.

 

 

 

He loved his role as a priest and it was his ministry he missed most during his illness, which he bore with fortitude and bravery.

 

 

 

He had a great rapport with young and old alike – his monthly First Friday calls were a highlight for both the housebound and himself.

 

 

 

His first posting after ordination in 1974 was to Salford Diocese, Manchester – hence his great Grá for Manchester United.  He was an avid sports enthusiast and displayed great skill on the hurling field – he played minor hurling for Cork in 1966 – a high achievement – won a Munster Minor Hurling medal that year and played with Cork in the final in Croke Park, but lost to Wexford.

 

 

 

But most of all we will remember Fr. Liam as a committed Priest – a great leader with a vision for lay participation and involvement in Parish to create a welcoming, compassionate Faith Community.

 

 

 

He will be truly missed by us, his parishioners, and fellow clergy.

 

 

 

Fr. Liam was humbled by the unparalleled care he received from doctors, nurses, carers, parishioners and friends.

 

 

 

To quote Fr. Dan O`Riordan`s condolence message on the RIP.ie website:

 

 

 

Fr. Liam – “A true Gentleman, a proud Corkman and a caring Priest”.

 

 

 

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dó – An Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

 

14 March 2020

SYMPATHY to Josie Clancy, Knockanure on the death of her sister Sr. Cyprian Dalton formally of Athea who died in Selly Park Convent, Birmingham.

DEATH on Friday 13th March 2020 of  Sr. Dympna (Eileen) Stack, Mountbellew, Galway. Sisters of the Christian Retreat, Mountbellew, Co. Galway, and late of Moyvane South, Co Kerry. First principal of Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew, in her 92nd year. Deeply regretted by her sisters in community, her brother Tom (Ennis), sisters-in-law Sheila and Joan, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandnieces, great grandnephews, cousins and extended family, retired and current staff of Holy Rosary College, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Her parents were Jim Stack who came from Glin and Molly Cunningham who was born at Kilbaha. Her siblings were Mai, John, Dick, Bridie, and Tom the sole survivor.

 

 

DEATH Sr. Joan Mulvihill, Presentation Sisters, Dooradoyle, and formally of  Moyvane.

 

Pre-deceased by her parents, brother Michael, sisters Mary, Sr. Dympna & Sr. Ursula. Survived by her nieces Mary, Ann & Una, grandnephews, great-grandniece, and her presentation community.

 

Requiem Mass for Sister Joan was celebrated on Wednesday Feb. 26^th 2020 at St. Nessan’s Church, Raheen. Funeral after to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.

 

Centenary Ball marks 100 years of Salesians in Pallaskenry

 

By VSO Publications

 

– January 23, 2020

 

A special Centenary Ball to mark 100 years of the Salesians in Pallaskenry will be held on Saturday, 25th January, at Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel and Spa in Adare, and past pupils, past and present teachers and Salesians, are invited to help to celebrate the huge contribution which the Salesians have made in touching the lives of the thousands of students who were educated at Salesian College in Pallaskenry. The evening will begin at 6.30pm with a drinks reception followed by a four-course meal. ‘Truly Diverse’ will provide entertainment for the remainder of the evening. Tickets are available from www.eventbrite.ie

 

Mass will be celebrated in the College Chapel at 12 noon on Saturday, followed by a tour of the school, with light refreshments served in the school canteen. Fr John Campion will be chief celebrant, accompanied by many Salesians. People will also have an opportunity to walk the corridors and classrooms and reminisce about past schooldays.

 

Fr Aloysius Sutherland (the first rector) and four Salesians moved into Copsewood House, Pallaskenry, on 8th December 1919, and they later established a secondary school and agricultural college.

 

A Century of Boys Town

 

A century of history means 100 years of amazing moments. Check out the interactive timeline below to learn how Boys Town has changed and evolved since 1917. Click on the "+" symbol on certain moments to get a closer look into Boys Town's fascinating history. Click here to see some key moments in history.

 

https://www.boystown.org/100/timeline/Pages/default.aspx#k=#s=61

 

 

Rev. Patrick J O'Donoghue

 

1885–1944

 

Birth 4 AUG 1885 • Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland

 

Death 9 OCT 1944 • Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA

 

Burial

 

Fr Pat Donoghue; 1944 • Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA

 

Calvary-All Souls Chapel Grave #9 Lot 1436 Section F

 

Death of Mother Margaret Kennelly(1846–1927)

 

02 Feb 1927 • Toureen, Duagh, Kerry, Ireland

 

Death of Father Daniel O'Donoghue(1843–1913)

 

9 Apr 1913 • Toureen, Duagh, Kerry, Ireland

 

Mary Moran SSL is the eldest of four girls from Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. She was born on November 17, 1939. In 1952, she received a County Council scholarship to attend St Louis Secondary Boarding School, Kiltimagh. In 1958, she entered the St Louis Sisters in Monaghan.

 

http://sistersofstlouis.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/1rzyr0pk77fdxav81nwt7w?email=true&a=2&p=56055300&t=19890255

 

DEATH of Eileen Hannon, née O’Riordan, The Square, Listowel, Co. Kerry, and formerly Lake Vale, Ballydesmond, Co. Cork, peacefully in the wonderful care of Listowel Community Hospital, on 31st October 2019, wife of Danny and mother of Maurice, Pat and Lesley-Anne, also survived by her grandchildren Erinna, Ashleigh, Clodagh, Lainey, Ella and Lewis-Daniel, sisters Maureen, Noreen and Kay, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, and nieces. Pre-deceased by her sisters, Sr. Sheila, Kitty, Peg and brother Don.

 

Killarney Echo and South Kerry Chronicle 1899-1920, Saturday, March 08, 1913; Page: 6

 

A GOD-SPEED.

 

Mr. Mulvihill then proposed a resolution extending their kindest and heartiest wishes and fervent God-speed to their respected townsman, the Rev. Willie Cain, on his departure from the dear old motherland to resume the important Godly duties as pastor in the parish of Portland, in the diocese of Ballarat , Victoria, and earnestly  hoping that he would long be spared to labour so zealously for the propagation of the Faith and the advancement of the interests of the people whom God had placed under his charge. The resolution which was seconded by the Chairman, was passed with, acclamation.

 

 

 

DEATH of Sr Eileen Ryan, (Sisters of Mercy, Athy, Co Kildare and late of Kilteely, Co Limerick ) – Sept 27, 2019 ,peacefully in the loving care of the Staff of Le Cheile Unit at St Vincent’s Hospital, Athy. Sr Eileen, predeceased by her parents John and Margaret Ryan, her brothers Jerry and Larry, her sisters Sr Gertrude and Catherine. Deeply regretted by her sisters Sheila Roche, California and Sr Noelle, Bon Secours Sisters, Cork, nieces, nephews and grandnieces, her Mercy Community, extended family and friends.

 

2019;

Sympathy to Eileen, and Richard Ambrose and family, Dunganville, Ardagh, on the death of Eileen’s brother Fr John Joseph Courtney, Mill Hill Missionaries, Dublin, Kenya, and formerly of Boheshill, Glencar, Co. Kerry, on  August 23, peacefully in the Beacon Hospital Dublin. He was son of the late John and Bridget (nee Foley) Courtney, and his ministry was spent in Kenya until he retired.  He is survived also by his brothers Patie, Donal, Jerry and sisters May (Murphy), Brid (Fitzgerald), sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, his extended family and friends and by his Mill Hill Missionary colleagues.

 

DEATH: Michael O’Brien (Mickey), Finnoe, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. 19/9/2019.

 

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife Mary, Daughter Ella, Sisters Nan McSweeney (Loughill), Sr. Mary O’Brien (Mallow), Sr. Catherine O’Brien (Charleville), Nephews, and Nieces.

 

Arriving at The Church of The Visitation, Ballyhahill on Sunday for 1pm Mass. Burial immediately afterwards in Kilcolman Cemetery.

 

 

 

CONVENT Listowel; Our Open Evening for Students wishing to enroll for the Academic Year 2020-2021 will take place on Wednesday 2nd October 2019;

 

Junior All Ireland Winning Camogie Team; Past pupil Jackie Horgan and Team Captain Niamh Leen visited the School with the Kathleen Mills Cup which they won on the 8th September. Well done to all the team on their historic win in Croke Park.

 

Ballyheigue Our Lady’s Well September 2019;

 

Míle Buíochas.........to the large crowd who once again attended the Pattern Day Mass . We would like to thank in a special way .....Dr. Brid Walsh and The Irish Red Cross , the Gardaí, Stewards, Ministers of The Eucharist, Readers, Alter Servers, Liturgy Group , Altar Society, choir and our Sacristan Cecelia.Our thanks as well to Mary Flahive, Benny McDonnell, Derek and Kate McCarthy for the use of their fields for parking and to Pat and Geraldine O’Connor for making their house available for vesting.Joe, Adrian, Mary Jane and Patrick  for their work in keeping the grounds looking magnificent all the year round and  Judy for the beautiful refurbishment of the statue of Our Lady.Last but not least —the group of men who gave of their time, machinery, materials and labour to greatly improve the Grotto car park and bus lay-by. This has made our Well and Grotto a truly beautiful place to visit and pray.

 

 

 

 

 

Message from Fr. Crawford: Sept 2019

 

During the summer I celebrated my Golden Jubilee as a priest in the Diocese of Limerick.  I spent two days with my class mates in Maynooth in early June.  There we exchanged stories of our experience over the seven years of formation in college and fifty years as priests in various Dioceses of the country.  We were joined by a good number who started with us in September 1962 but left at different times to pursue a different vocation and were not ordained.  We were delighted to hear their interesting stories and meet some of their wives.

 

 

 

Then a week later I jointed my family for a large gathering of extended family – all 56 of us – and we had a great party.  A week later there was a Parish celebration organised by the Glin Pastoral Council.  This was a wonderful celebration for me and many of my family who were invited and attended.  We were amazed at the large congregation and level of detail in the liturgy of the Mass and also the wonderful food and entertainment we shared at Ceol Corbrai until last evening.  On behalf of the Crawford Clan I thank you.  We do appreciate your kindness.

 

 

 

I wish to thank you all for your good wishes, your cards of congratulations, your generous gifts and Prayers.  It was a wonderful Parish event and a Day to Remember and cherish for life.  A Big Thank You to all.

 

 

 

Then in July when I quietly reflected on my age I wrote to Bishop Brendan offering my resignation as Parish Priest of Glin Parish.  All Parish Priests (and Bishops too) are requested to offer their resignation at the age of 75 (Canon Law no. 538).  Then I waited for his reply.  In the meatime I discussed with him my options and plans for the future.  I conveyed my willingness to continue to minister and help out where needed.  I was not ready however to leave the Parish and people of Glin where I have enjoyed your hospitality, friendship and support since I was appointed in August 2005.

 

 

 

In due course Bishop Brendan replied accepting my formal offer to resign but he asked me to continue for the time being and in view of our conversations he proposed that I continue as Co-PP in the Pastoral Unit for the year ahead.

 

 

 

So the position is clarified.  I will continue to work with your and for you in the year ahead until next summer when he will review the team in this Pastoral Unit of Parishes, i.e. Glin, Loughill/Ballyhahill, Shanagolden/Foynes/Roberstown and Coolcappa/Kilcolman.  Míle Buíochas. T. Crawford.

 

Limerick Leader 1905-current, Wednesday, March 03, 1937; Page: 3

 

TO BE ORDAINED IN ROME- Amongst the students in minor orders to be ordained on Saturday, 13th March, at the Irish College, Rome (writes our Abbeyfeale correspondent), is the Rev. Timothy Murphy, of The Commercial Hotel, Abbeyfeale, who was a prominent member of the local G.A.A. Club.

 

Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, October 26, 1935; Page: 4

 

DAILY COMMUNICANT- For Over Sixty Years- MOTHER OF PRIEST AND NUN

The death of Mrs. Michael J. Moloney occurred after a protracted illness at her residence, the West End Hotel, Abbeyfeale, and removes from the town one of Its oldest arid most respected residents .

There in 1953;Fr. Richard and Fr. A Harntett, CSSp, Dublin;

Limerick Leader 12 June 1916

 

Funeral of Mrs Humphreys Moynihan, who died at the Square Abbeyfeale. Funeral to Templeglantine.

 

She had given distinguished lights to the church; Very Rev. Dr. Humphrey Moynihan, D.D. President of St Thomas ? University, St Paul’s USA; His brother Dr James Moynihan, D.D. also Professor at the same university and Rev Florence Moynihan . a pastor in same diocese.

Killarney Echo and South Kerry Chronicle 1899-1920, Saturday, July 17, 1920; Page: 4

 

DIOCESE OF KERRY

 Many friends and admirers , will be pleased to hear that the Very Rev. John Breen, S.T.L., President St. Brendan's Seminary, Killarney, has been appointed Canon in the Cathedral Chapter and Chancellor of the Diocese of Kerry, by Most "Rev. Charles O'Sullivan, D.D., Lord Bishop of the Diocese.

Irish Examiner 1841-current, 19.11.1921, page 5

Death of Rev Timothy O’Donoghue, of Diocese Cloyne and Newmarket. Worked in Diocese for forty years. A native of Clondrohid , born 71 years ago and educated at Mr Golden’s famous classical school, Macroom and later at St Colman’s. After ordination, served in Glasgow.

 

Kerry News 1894-1941, Friday, October 28, 1927; Page: 4

 

By T. M. DONOVAN (11)

In my first article I gave a list of the parish priests of Castleisland since 1781. I mentioned it first the grand old Pastor who reigned as spiritual ruler here for 49 years. Archdeacon Jeremiah O'Leary succeeded Fr. Maurice Fitzgerald.

 

 

 

 

 

BENEDICT RULE; These Benedictine were already in exile from England, where Catholics were not free to follow God’s call to a religious vocation. Henry VIII had suppressed all the religious orders in 1540. Helen More, the great-great-granddaughter of St. Thomas More, was one of the first postulants in the Benedictine house at Cambrai; her father Cresacre More (the great-grandson of John More, St. Thomas More’s only son), donated funds and dowries to the foundation of Our Lady of Consolation and her sister Bridget joined the order too. Generations of English girls had endured exile to observe St. Benedict’s Rule.

 

http://www.ncregister.com/blog/stephaniemann/the-french-revolution-and-the-carmelites-of-compiegne

 

July 2019

Richard (Rich) Kissane, Clountubrid, Listowel.(Suddenly) at his residence on the 5th July 2019.Predeceased by his parents Michael and Molly. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Mary, sons Mike and P.J, daughters Majella and Joanne, grandchildren Isabella, Darragh, Seanie, Dáithí, Richie, Michael & Thomas, brother Francis, sisters Sr. Noreen and Miriam,

GOLDEN Jubilee Celebration: Fr. Tom Crawford will celebrate his Golden Jubilee in June 2019. Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin on Sunday 23rd June at 1pm.

 

Congratulations to Canon Frank Duhig who will celebrate 50 years in the priesthood with a mass in Newcastle West church on Saturday, June 15 2019 at 12.30pm.

 

The Notebook  Fr Bernard Healy

 

https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2019/05/fr-bernard-from-rome/

 

 

 

The whole Catholic world comes on pilgrimage to Rome, but where do the Romans themselves go on pilgrimage? Many head to Lourdes, Fatima and San Giovanni Rotondo like the rest of us, but the pilgrimage site that has a special place in the hearts of many Romans is Divino Amore, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Divine Love at Castel di Leva, a little under 10 miles from the centre of the city.

 

 

 

Devotion to the image of Our Lady and the Child Jesus with the Holy Spirit at the shrine [pictured] began in 1740; a pilgrim on his way to Rome got lost in the countryside. Spotting the tower of Castel di Leva, he made his way towards it in search of directions.

 

 

 

Drawing near, he was set upon by a pack of wild and angry dogs. Fearing for his life, his eyes fixed on the sacred image painted on the tower and he cried out to Our Lady for help. Immediately and miraculously, the crazed hounds stopped their pursuit and withdrew, whilst some nearby shepherds came shortly afterwards to put the pilgrim on the right path.

 

Glin Parish Pastoral Council – Golden Jubilee Celebration: Fr. Tom Crawford will celebrate his Golden Jubilee in June 2019. To mark this momentous occasion, Glin Parish Pastoral Council will host a celebration. Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin on Sunday 23rd June at 1pm (no 11 o’ clock mass).  Afterwards there will be a light buffet served in Ceol Corbraí Hall. There will be entertainment with music and song from our local Glin talent.

 

Sr. Patrick Horgan, Presentation Convent, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and late of Ballyhorgan, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry, on Easter Sunday, April 21st 2019. Predeceased by her brothers Tim and John. Deeply regretted by The Presentation Sisters, her beloved sister Sr. de Sales (Presentation Convent Dingle & Tralee), sisters-in-law Mary (Ballyhorgan) and Rita (Abbeyfeale), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, all extended family, relatives and many friends.

 

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am with burial afterwards in the Convent Cemetery.

 

DEATH: Michael Fuller, Ardeen House, Glenoe, Listowel, Co. Kerry, April 19th 2019, husband of the late Eily (Keane) and father of Liam, Jim, Adrian and Maria. Predeceased by his brothers Eamonn and Stephen, sisters Betty (Sr. Claver) Eileen and Nora. Sadly missed by his loving family, daughters- in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren Seamus, Michael, Ray, Niamh and Grace, extended family and friends.

 

DEATH has taken place of Josephine Tarrant, (Née Relihan) 63 Church St., Listowel, and late of Bedford, Listowel, on 21st April, 2019. Predeceased by her husband Eamon, sisters Catherine (Sr. Aquilina), Bridie (Sr. Loreto), brothers Tom and John Joe. Deeply regretted by her daughter Geraldine, sons Gerard and Fr. Joseph, her grandchildren Sarah, James, Aoife, Rhona, Graeme, Myrna and Doireann, her son-in-law Alex, daughter-in-law Jenny, sister-in-law Teasy Sheehy, her great grandchildren, nieces, and  nephews,

 

DEATH has occurred of Rev. Fr. Teddy Molyneaux of Woodford, Listowel, and South Africa, peacefully on 23rd March 2019, brother of Mary Behan (Ballymacaquim, Abbeydorney), Dan (Dromcolliher), Kitty Alice (Dublin) and the late Andy, John & Mossie.

 

The funeral for Fr. Teddy Molyneaux has taken place in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. A Memorial Mass for Fr. Teddy Molyneaux was celebrated on Saturday (April 13th) at 10.30 am in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel.

 

Sr. Concepta (Mai)Looney her brother Billy died on 17 March 2019.

 

Sisters of St Louis represented at Anti-Human Trafficking Conference in Ireland

 

by Finola Cunnane SSL

 

 On March 1, Finola Cunnane SSL attended an Anti-Human Trafficking Conference at the Department of Justice and Equality, Dublin, entitled, “Human Trafficking: Hidden in Plain Sight”. Organised by APT Ireland (Act to Prevent Trafficking) to raise awareness of the problem of human trafficking, presentations were given by representatives of key Human Trafficking organisations in Ireland, including, Noeline Blackwell, CEO, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre; Sheila Crowley, Services Manager, RUHAMA; and, JP O’ Sullivan, MECPATHS. The Keynote address was given by Kevin Hyland, OBE, who gave an international perspective on the issue. (Break)

 

Showing a shocking video of the 40,000 children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo used to mine cobalt for mobile phones and electric cars,

 

http://sistersofstlouis.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/1kq0xhk5gsgdxav81nwt7w?email=true&a=2&p=54765358&t=19890255

 

PARADE: St Patrick Parade Baton Rouge Style, story from Rodge Byrne

 

Athea native Fr Mike Moroney, Pastor of St Alphonsus Church, Greenwell Springs, Baton Rouge, Louisiana was pleased to accept the very prestigious role of Grand Marshal for the 34th “Wearing of the Green”, St Patrick’s Parade which occurred on Saturday, 16th March in Baton Rouge. Originally started by Irish-American, Patrick Shingleton (Pat) (staff member of WBRZ TV station) some 34 years ago with a few floats. (see Athea news for more)

 

Fr. Moroney of Athea

 

http://www.wbrz.com/news/shamrocks-and-shenanigans-the-34th-wearin-of-the-green-parade/

 

March 2019

DEATH has taken place of Fr. Teddy Molyneaux, Woodford & South Africa .

 

WORDS TO THE WISE – “A patriot is mocked, scorned and hated: yet when his cause succeeds, all men will join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.” – Mark Twain.

 

Join the Central Catholic Library Association. We want to turn the Library into a major hub for Catholics to meet and exchange ideas about spreading the Faith. 2022 marks Centenary of the Central Catholic Library at Merrion Square, Dublin 2. Please share this message. See www.catholiclibrary.ie

 

DEATH of Fr. Con (Neily) Horan, Malahide Road, Artane, Dublin and formerly of Knockognoe, Brosna, and the diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.Fr. Neily passed away on Monday February 25th. 2019 and is predeceased by his brothers Jimmy, Tom, DC, Rory and Danny. He is survived by his sister Mary (Sr. Peter, Killarney), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass for Fr. Horan at St. Carthage’s Church, Brosna, on Wednesday at 11.00 a.m. Burial afterwards in the church grounds.

 

DEATH has occurred of Sr. Catherine Houlihan of Bealduvroga, Rathkeale, and the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Paul, Selly Park, Birmingham UK. Peacefully in her 95th year in the care of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Paul. Predeceased by her brother Tom Houlihan and sister Bridie Sullivan. Deeply regretted by her Sisters in religion, sisters Peg Hannon and Mai Mason. Remembered with love by sister-in-law Bernie, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and many friends. Date of death 23^rd February 2019.

 

The death has occurred of Fr. Donal (Daniel J) O'Leary of Church Place, Rathmore.

 

                Fr. Donal (Daniel J) O' Leary, Church place, Rathmore and a priest of Leeds Diocese England, predeceased by his late brother Joseph (RIP). Sadly missed by brother Fr. Micheál, sister Maura and by everybody who knew him. Requiem mass will take place at 1pm on Thursday (Feb 7^th 2019) at St. Joseph’s Church Rathmore. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Died 21 January 2019.

 

IRELAND’S Own; Galway born Sr. Julie Canny survived the atomic bomb blast on 6^th August 1945, 70,000 were killed in seconds. All eight sisters survived the bomb blast. Sr. Julie died Nov. 1 1987 aged 93.

 

DEATH of Josie O’Donnell (nee Daly), Meenoline , Templeglantine, Co. Limerick who died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on October 20th. 2018. Josie is predeceased by her husband Thomas, son Gerard and infant son John. Josie is deeply regretted by her sons Dan, Fr. Tom (Chriss) S.C.A. (Argentina), Connie and Pat, daughter Catherine (Kiely), brother Battie, sister-in-law Kitty, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces.

 

The case, which involves a former government minister attempting to stash about US$9 million (€8.2 million) mostly in cash at a small convent near Buenos Aires, has rocked the country’s political system.

 

Fr Tom O’Donnell (64), from Templeglantine, west Limerick, has been appointed to lead the Catholic Church’s investigation into the affair. The Pallotine missionary is the parish priest of St Patrick’s parish in Mercedes, about 70km from Buenos Aires.

 

 

 

Children of CATHERINE WOULFE and PATRICK JIMEEN WOULFE

 

James Jameen was educated at special schools and became a shoemaker and lived in Dublin. He wrote about his experiences growing up, and I plan to make the materiel available in the Documents page for e-mailing.

 

MICHAEL WOULFE went to New Zealand.

 

NORA became Sister Dympna

 

JOSIE became Sister Monica

 

MARYANNE became Sister Philomena

 

More on PATRICK "PATEEN" WOULFE

 

When PATEEN was about 10, (1929) PADDY and his parents moved back to their ancestral home at Keale. It's believed this house was built by RICHARD's father, another PATRICK WOULFE, with the help of his 2 sons.

 

http://woulfefamily.com/knocknagorna_woulfes

 

 

 

PATRICK (8) (b1822) Listowel. Remained in Ireland. married Catherine O'Connell. 10 children. Ellen(9), Mary(9) nun b1842, Thomas(9) b1854 Jesuit, John (9) b1858 Jesuit, Patrick (9) b1860 Jesuit, Catherine Theresa (9) Nun, b1866, Margaret (9) b? married ? Ginell, Richard(9) to Australia, disappeared. Thomas (9) b7/21/1853 married ?Stack, married Johanna Hannon. 12 children....Katia(10) b1879, Marie (10) b1881, Patrick (10) b1889, Morris (10) b?, John (10) b1883, Richard (10) b1892, *next are children of ?Hannon...Michael b1893 (children in Listowel, Joe(11), Eileen(11) b1933, Son(11) -lives on family farm Listowel) Patrick Joseph (10) b1891, Edward(10) b1897 d 1982, Johanna (10) b1900 d 1937, Margaret (10) b1901 d 1983 married John Walsh - son Liam Walsh b1942. married Breda O'Connor.

 

 

 

JAMES BUCKLEY WOLFE (b4/13/1843 Ireland - d1/1916 Iowa. Married ANNA O'CONNOR. 7 children.

 

 

 

PATRICK BERNARD Wolfe b1848 d1922

 

 

 

...(b10/7/1848 Chicago, Illinois - d6/13/22 Clinton) Lawyer in Dewitt, Iowa starting in 1871. Married MARGARET CONNOLE of DeWitt 1878.Elected to State Senate 1885, resigning in 1891. Appointed Judge in Clinton County 1891 - 1904. In practice with son JOHN LOYOLA WOLFE. Patrick also had a daughter, MARY ZETA WOLFE who never married. JOHN LOYOLA WOLFE (b1879 - d1962) Well known Lawyer and Member of Iowa General Assembly. Married MARY CATHERINE KANE 10/16/1912. 5 children.

 

JOHANNA (b1859) became Sister Scholastica.

 

Catholic News Article

 

Catholic education should be celebrated – Kate Liffey

 

 

 

The year before last, my now-96-year-old father, Robert McQuillan, decided to take a little trip down memory lane.

 

 

 

He made contact with his old secondary school, the former Christian Brothers’ secondary in Dundalk.

 

 

 

He received a warm welcome from the current principal of Coláiste Rís, Padraig Hamill.

 

 

 

The old roll books were taken down from a dusty shelf somewhere and my dad’s name and the names of his fellow students were mulled over; memories flooding back for my father and the story of the school’s pivotal role in the education of the youth of Dundalk since 1869 unfolding once again as the two men talked together.

 

 

 

Listening to my dad reminisce about his education, I imagine his story as a fairly common one for his generation and the generations after his.

 

 

 

He was born in 1923, the third son of seven children. His father was a master blacksmith who worked on the Great Northern Railway but it was primarily from his mother that the wish for a good education came.

 

 

 

He started primary school in 1928 with the Sisters of Mercy and then moved in 1929 and went to the Christian Brothers’ primary, in the 60th year of the school’s founding.

 

 

 

His first teacher was a Belfast man, Johnny Barnes. My father remembers him fondly as a great soccer player – something with which the Brothers at the time were not too enamoured.

 

 

 

Robert McQuillan still remembers the names, and personalities, of most of the teachers, the laymen and the Brothers, who taught him.

 

 

 

He remembers the exact fee for the education he received – 30 shillings a term, with the third boy and following boys free.

 

 

 

My father tells me very matter-of-factly that without the Christian Brothers and other Religious Orders like them in the town, there would have been no education at all for boys like him.

 

 

 

He doesn’t ‘sugar coat’ it either, acknowledging the complexity of the history of the Brothers in Ireland.

 

 

 

But for my dad, he will always be grateful for the rich educational experience he received from them and what it empowered him to do with his life.

 

 

 

Four of the six boys in my father’s family – one little boy, Danny, sadly died from diphtheria as a child – went on to sit their Leaving Certificate.

 

 

 

His sister and two of his brothers sat the Intermediate Certificate, now the Junior Certificate. This was no mean feat in terms of academic achievement for those times.

 

 

 

One of my father’s happiest memories was the day the Leaving Certificate results were published.

 

 

 

Brother Sullivan came out to the family home and the envelope was handed over with very matter of fact words of congratulations; he had come in the top four candidates in the town.

 

 

 

The results were published in the Dundalk Democrat and my grandfather carried the newspaper cutting to show his friends at work. That was in 1941.

 

 

 

A number of years later and all of my uncles who achieved their Leaving Certificate results read at university, with one going on to gain a PhD in mathematics.

 

 

 

My dad graduated as a mature student with a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from University College Dublin.

 

 

 

It is worth remembering, of course, that all of this happened in my father’s family well before the introduction of free education.

 

 

 

Fast forward to this year, and having helped prepare many thousands of young people for the world in which we live, my dad’s old school in Dundalk will celebrate, with a certain very justifiable pride and satisfaction, 150 years of its existence in 2019.

 

 

 

Across every town in Ireland, north and south, similar schools were set up by large numbers of religious men and women. They were founded to serve the needs of local communities.

 

 

 

In the case of the Christian Brothers, founded by Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice in the early part of the 19th century, ‘the local’ mattered a great deal.

 

 

 

Local needs around education were met locally. Well over 100 schools were established up and down the country, the most recent one in Bray, Co Wicklow in 1956.

 

 

 

The history of these schools is obviously mixed – and that of course, must be remembered – but that they sought to serve local communities, especially poorer communities, is significant.

 

 

 

One of Blessed Edmund Rice’s most famous sayings is: “Were we to know the merit and value of only going from one street to another to serve a neighbour for the love of God, we should prize it more than silver and gold.”

 

 

 

The theme of Catholic School’s Week in 2019 – which is being celebrated this week – is ‘Celebrating the Work of our Local Catholic Schools’.

 

 

 

For all of us who benefited from a Catholic education, it is worth reflecting that when we talk about the characteristic spirit or ethos of our local Catholic schools, we are not just talking about the faith context of the school, although that is important; rather, we are also referring to the school’s history, and geographical and social context.

 

 

 

All of this will hopefully make for a rich, honest and very real celebration of all that has been achieved in Catholic education in local communities and in the lives of thousands – even hundreds of thousands – of young people.

 

 

 

Among that number my dad, Robert McQuillan, is very happy to count himself.

 

 

 

Kate Liffey is the National Director for Catechetics and co-ordinator of the National Faith Development Team Council for Catechetics of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.

 

 

 

This article appears in the Faith Matters column of The Irish News newspaper of 31 January 2019 to coincide with the celebration of Catholic Schools Week 2019.

 

This content is provided by www.catholicnews.ie, the news source for the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. All queries relating to the article should be directed to bdrumm@catholicbishops.ie.

 

The death has occurred of Sr. M. Ita O'CONNOR

 

Convent of Mercy, Castletownbere, Cork / Duagh, Kerry

 

O'Connor (Sr. M. Ita) Convent of Mercy, Castletownbere, Co. Cork and formerly of Duagh, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on the 9th November 2018 in the loving care of the sisters and staff of Catherine McAuley Nursing Home, Beaumont Dublin. Predeceased by her sister Catherine (Ryan), brothers Dan, Tom and Denis. Sadly missed by her loving family, brother Johnny (USA), The Mercy Sisters, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brother-in-law Michael, sister-in-law Eileen, former colleagues and students in Scoil Phobail Bhéara, relatives and friends.

 

Reposing in Beaumont Convent Chapel on Saturday, November 10th, from 2pm with evening prayers at 3.30pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 12th, at 12 noon in St. Brigid's Church, Duagh followed by burial in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.

 

December 2018;

DEATH has occurred of Fr. Bob Barry late of Lahardane who died in London.

DEATH has taken place of Fr. Brian Dalton, Florida USA & Bridge Rd. Reposing  Gleasures Funeral Home, Listowel Wednesday 12th Dec. arriving to the Church for 7.30pm. Requiem Mass Thursday 11.30am. Burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery.

 

 

DEATH took place of Sean (John) O'Connor, Inchamore, Listowel, on the 1st December 2018, son of the late John. Survived by his mother Margaret, sister Mary, brothers B.J. and Gerard, nephews John, Jamie and Connor, niece Lisa, sister-in-law Bridget, brother-in-law Sean, aunts Sr. Augustine, Sr. Cornelius (Sacremento, USA) Bridie (Loughill), Mary (Glin) and Catherine (Ballybunion).

 

DEATH took place on 11^th August 2018 of Sr. Ita Rochford of Our Lady of Fatima Home, Oakpark, Tralee, and Ballyduff, County Kerry, sister of Michael and the late Sean, Patsy and Anton. Sadly missed by her loving family, the Mercy Sisters, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews and greatgrandnieces, brother-in-law John, sisters-in-law Brenda, relatives and friends.

 

DEATH has taken place of Fr. Noel Moran, Lahard, Beaufort, Killarney and formally of Brosna on Wednesday 8th August 2018.  He was a former curate in Moyvane/ Knockanure Parish.

 

Kerryman, September 07, 1968; Fr. Thomas Noel Moran to be Curate in Moyvane. Kerryman Saturday, June 19, 1971; Curates transferred by His Lordship are: Rev. Bernard Fitzgerald from Killorglin to Moyvane; Rev. Noel Moran from, Moyvane to Killorglin.

 

DEATH, Very Reverend Canon James Neville Pastor Emeritus Abbeyfeale and formerly of Neville’s Cross, Kilfinny, Co. Limerick, died on July 29th. 2018; sadly missed by his sister Eithne, sister-in-law Margaret, niece, nephew, grandniece, grandnephews, his housekeeper Bernadette Hyland, Bishop Brendan, the priests of the diocese, all his other relatives, parishioners and a large circle of friends.

 

Older people remember him as a great hurler, who played with the best of them.

 

 

August 2018

BISHOP LACY: On Friday August 3 the Bishop Lacy Stone unveiled at Ardagh Graveyard as part of the St Molua Pattern Mass at 6.30pm. A talk on Bishop Lacy by Dr Michael White of Madrid held later in the Community Centre. Another event, on Sunday August 5 a 12k walk from Bishop Lacy’s birthplace Dromadda, Athea to Ardagh Community Centre.

 

James (Fr. Jimmy) BUCKLEY was born on 9 May 1909 in probably Knockane, Listowel, Co. Kerry. He died before 3 Jun 1981 in probably Lancashire.

 

 

 

    Jimmy was a priest in the Salford diocese of Lancashire. The 1939 Register shows Jimmy living at 40 Union St., Oldham, Lancashire.

 

DEATH has occurred of Fr. William Buckley, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Munich, Germany and formerly of Derry, Listowel. Died 19th July 2018, Predeceased by his sisters Sheila and Betty, Survived by his brothers Bobby and Tim, sisters Peggie, Josie and Mary, sisters-in-law Mary and Phyl, brothers-in-law Micky and Sean, nieces and nephews, grandnieces, and  grandnephews. Requiem Mass on Saturday was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, Listowel, and burial afterwards In St. Michael’s Cemetery, Listowel.

 

July 2018

Knockanure GAA:

The Club would like to congratulate Fr. Sean Jones, Moyvane on his ordination on Sunday 1st July 2018. A wonderful and joyful occasion celebrated by many parishioners he became the first priest to be ordained in the Diocese of Kerry since 2007. Fr. Sean Jones’s ordination was held in the Church of the Assumption Moyvane in a ceremony presided over by Bishop Ray Browne. We would like to wish Fr. Jones the very best in his future ministry.

 

  A COMMUNITY THAT CREATES ... I am reminded of the opening hymn of the Ordination last Sunday ... “This Day was made by Lord, we rejoice and are glad”. Sunday was truly a day to rejoice and to celebrate the faith that each one of us has in our hearts. All of us on that day, I am sure, felt a sense of how alive our faith is in our Church and how we are stronger when we gather together. During the ceremony, thoughts of life growing up in Moyvane ran through my mind, the people who journeyed with me, be it my neighbours in Aughrim, my teachers in Murhur, the friends I sat with in the classroom, the farmers on their way to the creamery, the faces from around the village, the gathering for Mass on the weekends ... it was community, it was a sense of being part of something other than just ourselves. It is where we learn to become the people the Lord wants us to be, people of love and compassion. Vocations are a result of community, a community that shares faith, encourages prayer and supports participation in the life of the Church. Over the years that faith was shared with me, I was encouraged by everyone’s prayers and I was supported and encouraged to make it a lived reality in my life. May the vulnerabilities of our lives not prevent us from knowing the Lord who loves us unconditionally. Let these days be one of new beginnings where we can re-enkindle the fire of faith within us, that our hearts, minds and souls are gazing upon the love, mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ. Let us support each other on that journey. Fr. Seán Jones. (From Parish newsletter)

 

Priests

 

https://northkerry.wordpress.com/?s=priests

 

 

 

The year i did my leaving cert my favourite teacher was Mrs Breda Carmody. The staff names. Sr Cyril, Mrs Mary Hanrahan, Mrs Prendiville, Mr Tony Behan, Mrs Kay Foley, Sr Eileen, Mrs Colette Daly, Mrs Mary O Flaherty, Mr John Flaherty, Mrs Nolan, Sr Elizabeth, Sr Cecelia, Mr Tony Tarrant, Mrs Mc Guire, Miss Prendiville, Mr Beecher, Sr Gemma, Sr Sheila, Sr Consolata ,Monsignor O' Mahony, Mrs Breda Carmody, Mrs Noreen Mc Carthy, Mrs Eileen Mulvihill, Mrs Anne Dillon, Mrs Kathleen Hayes,

 

 

 

School History

 

It all began in 1842 when Fr. Darby Mahony, the then Parish Priest of Listowel, decided to build a Presentation Convent in Listowel. In May 1844, four nuns came to Listowel from Milltown, to run the convent. Their main objective was to open a National School in Listowel.

 

On the day of the opening 300 pupils attended but this number soon rose to 500.

 

https://www.ceist.ie/school/presentation-secondary-school-listowel/

 

May 2018

DEATH has taken place of Fr. Roger Duggan MSC, Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Western Road, Cork City and Listowel, Co. Kerry on the 14th of May 2018. Sadly missed by his sister Una Hayes and brother-in-law Liam Hayes (Tanavalla, Listowel), niece Julia, nephew Danny, grandnephew Mathew and his fellow Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in Ireland and Australia. Bishop Ray and several priests celebrated Requiem Mass for Fr. Duggan on Thursday 17^th May 2018. Burial afterwards in St. John Paul II Cemetery, Ballybunion Road, Listowel. He was Born Wales, reared Birmingham, and Ordained 1993.

 

Fr Duggan Listowel; Born Wales, reared Birmingham, Ordained 1993 worked in Australia.

 

He had family in Kerry.

 

https://youtu.be/-05At_8NTYE

 

Brother Patrick Power, RIP

 

 

 

Brother Patrick Power, FSC, of the District of Eastern North America, died April 3, 2018, at De La Salle Hall in Lincroft, New Jersey. At age 105, he was the oldest Brother in the worldwide Institute.

 

 

 

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:

 

Monday, April 9, 2018

 

9:00 – 10:00 a.m., Viewing

 

10:00 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial

 

La Salle Hall

 

6001 Ammendale Road

 

Beltsville, MD 20705-1202

 

Burial at Christian Brothers Cemetery

 

 

 

MILESTONES:

 

Born: December 22, 1912 in Pittsburgh, PA

 

Entered the Novitiate: June 21, 1931, Ammendale, MD

 

Received the Religious Habit: September 7, 1931

 

Pronounced Perpetual Vows: 1937

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENTS:

 

 

 

1932-1935, Washington, D.C., De La Salle College: scholasticate

 

1935-1939, Philadelphia, PA, La Salle College High School: teacher

 

1939-1940, Washington, D.C., De La Salle College: study

 

1940-1942, Philadelphia, PA, La Salle College High School: teacher

 

1942-1942, Cumberland, MD, La Salle High School: teacher

 

1942-1961, Washington, D.C., St. John’s College High School: teacher

 

1961-1975, Pittsburgh, PA, South Hills Catholic High School: teacher

 

1975-1978, Baltimore, MD, Calvert Hall College High School: library assistant

 

1978-1979, Philadelphia, PA, Jeremy House: staff

 

1979-1981, Ammendale, MD, Holy Family Community: director (study at Loyola College)

 

1981-1984, Wheaton, MD, Brothers’ Community: resident

 

1984-1996, Pittsburgh, PA, Seton-La Salle High School: resident

 

1996-2005, Pittsburgh, PA, Central Catholic High School: resident

 

2005-2014, Ammendale, MD, La Salle Hall: resident

 

2014-2018, Lincroft, NJ, De La Salle Hall: resident

 

By Anna Waddelove| April 5th, 2018|News, People, on Brother Patrick Power, RIP

 

On March 10, 2018,  Margaret Mary Joyce SSL and Eithne Woulfe SSL facilitated one of three pre-Regional Assembly meetings, as we move towards the Regional Assembly in Dromantine March from 23-25. The Rathmines Community hosted this meeting, which welcomed approximately 40 participants. The purpose of the meeting was to give a flavour of the ELM gathering in Ghana, and to ask questions on how we are going to organise ourselves in the future,

 

http://sistersofstlouis.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/19a3dsmj1lmdxav81nwt7w?email=true&a=2&p=53153902&t=19890255

 

Kerryman North Edition, Wednesday, August 25, 2010; Section: Front Page

 

Clounmacon

 

OBITUARIES: The death took place recently of Sister Barbara (Kit) Murphy, of Moore Abbey, Monastervin and late of Clounmacon, Listowel. Sister Barbara had always been a regular visitor to Clounmacon where her nephew Tom lives. Sincere sympathy of the Community is extended to her Community, the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary, Monastervin, her nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

 

 

Feb 1 1985 Kerryman

CONGRATULATIONS to Sr. Anastasia Maloney, Bon Secours Convent, Ramsgate, Kent, England, on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee. Sr. Anastasia is the former Nell Maloney of Coilagurteen, sister of Mrs. Hannie O'Connell, Croughatoosane, and of the late John Maloney. She spent part of her early days with her aunt Elizabeth Loughnane, Dromin, and she received her primary education at Clounmacon National School.

 

 

 

Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, February 26, 1972; Page: 26

 

AS SUPPLIED BY OUR AREA CORRESPONDENTS

 

Tarbert

 

MONDAY, February 14, was, a day of special rejoicing for Thomas, and Mary Margaret Enright, Doonard, Tarbert, when they celebrated the Golden Jubilee of their- wedding. The whole family and many friends were present, for Mass celebrated in their home by Fr.Tim, C.S.Sp,, who-had come home from California. Other members of the family present were Sr. M. Kevin, Holy Child Sisters. Harcourt St., Dublin, Sr. M Aquin, Holy Rosary Sisters, from Kenya, Sister M, Rosalie , Holy Rosary Sisters,  South Africa. Captain Jerry from Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Breda from Dublin . Margaret, from Listowel, Thomas, from England, and Jimmy and Danny from, the home front. About 150 letters and telegrams of congratulations were received and read at the lunch. This happy Occasion was also historical in that present also were the best man and bridesmaid at their wedding 5O years ago... They were Mr Thomas Dillane and Mrs. Tony Barton. The writer also on behalf of the whole community, would like to offer congratulations and wish. Mr. and Mrs. Enright many more years of happiness together.

 

 

 

 

Feb 2018

DEATH; Sr. Eileen Brosnan, died in Australia late of The Cot, Kilmorna.

 

Sister Margaret Patrice Slattery, Promises to Keep: A History of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, Texas; Volume 1, Historical Development from 1869 to 1994 (San Antonio: Publisher Unknown, 1998), 4-6; Handbook of Texas Online, Sister Josephine Kennelly, C.C.V.I., “Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio,” accessed October 30, 2017,http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/ixs02.

 

 

 

[4] Handbook of Texas Online, Sister Josephine Kennelly, C.C.V.I., “Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio,” accessed October 30, 2017,http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/ixs02; Promises to Keep, 6-7.

 

  The San Francisco call 1898/02/20

 

...1898, at St.-Mary's Hospital, Rev. Cornelius O'Connor of I'kiah, Cat., brother of Sister Mary Teresa of Sacramento and Thomas C... (Knockanure, California, United States - 1898)

 

Clarion Herald, 30 May 1963

 

Fr. Kearney observes anniversary ST. FRANCISVILLE - The Rev. Myles Kearney, pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church in St. Francisville. celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination May 28. Bishop Robert E. Tracy of Baton Rouge presided at the Mass of thanksgiving sung by Father Kearney. Father Kearney was born in Newtownsandes county. Kerry. Ireland. He was ordained in 1938 at St. Patrick’s college. Carlow. Ireland. His first assignment in the U.S. was assistant pastor of St. Joseph’s church in Rawlins. Wyo. In 1943 he was transferred to Epiphany church in New York city. Father Kearney served as assistant pastor of St. Anthony in Baton Rouge and St. Leo the Great in New Orleans, becoming pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in 1955.

 

April 2017

MICHELLE LUCID:  We received an e-mail from Fr. John’s niece during the week recalling some of her

 

memories of him and his time in Moyvane.  The following is an excerpt from it.  The full e-mail can be read at the Sacred Space in Moyvane Church or on the Notice Board in Knockanure Church.“ Living in Australia, I didn't make it home to say goodbye to my Uncle John. Not getting to say goodbye to a loved one is hard so I want to thank all of you who did say goodbye. Uncle John loved Moyvane. He believed it would be his last parish. My Dad and I visited Uncle John in Moyvane 6 years ago. This would be the last time I would see him. He was so happy and settled. He loved it. Moyvane is a beautiful part of the world. This is how I will remember Uncle John, leaning on his bike outside the Parochial House in his beloved Moyvane, talking to people who walked by. You all had a massive impact on his life and I know that this makes it easier on my dad, having lost his little brother, to know that the 12 years spent in Moyvane were among his favourite.

 

Uncle John may be resting in Kilcummin but his heart is in Moyvane and always will be. Thank you all and my thoughts are with you at this time.”

May 2017

Funeral of Fr. Pat Moore in St. Mary’s, Asdee. (From Kerry Diocese site)

 

This morning three realities have converged to gather us together here in St. Mary’s Church, Asdee and they did so also yesterday evening at Fr. Pat’s wake; and those realities  are faith, friendship and death.  We are celebrating his Requiem Mass; that is a matter of faith.  Our coming together from near and far is rooted in friendship.  And the reason for our presence is because our friend has died.  Of course one definite way of integrating Pat’s personality into proceedings, both sacred and profane, is by incorporating an element of mischief or intrigue or by creating some confusion!    What other logical explanation could there possibly be for printing one Gospel text in the funeral booklet, and then proceeding to use an entirely different one!   But there were in fact two very good reasons for choosing that Gospel passage:  firstly, because it was the Gospel text for last Sunday, which turned out to be Fr. Pat’s last Sunday on this earth; had he been well enough to celebrate the Eucharist on that day, then it is the Gospel he would have used. Sunday – the day of resurrection, An Domhnach – the Lord’s day, the most important day of the entire week for a Christian.  The 2nd reason for using the text from St. Luke that recounts the seven mile walk of the two disciples from Jerusalem to Emmaus, is precisely because the account of their experience along the way has echoes of the three realities that have brought us together: faith, friendship and death.

 

 

 

At many funerals there’s probably one question that’s often asked – it may not necessarily be expressed aloud, but it is certainly a thought in somebody’s mind on seeing another whose presence arouses curiosity; and the question is: How’s your man here? Or: What’s your wan’s connection?   There are many connections here today.  In my own case it dates back almost 44 years to September 1973 when, after the Intercert, Pat transferred from St. Michael’s College, Listowel to continue with his secondary education in St. Brendan’s, Killarney; then it was on to Maynooth for three years; and from there we went to the Irish College in Rome for four years. And I wish to acknowledge the presence of colleagues from other dioceses, along with contemporaries from our days in the St. Brendan’s, Maynooth and Rome.  Whoever and whatever it was that created the connection and forged the friendship, that’s who we all are – friends who are connected by and through a friend; friends who recall the life of a friend – be it through school or college, or from the stage, be it through parish, or poetry or film or radio.  It reminds me of an occasion when WB Yeats is reputed to have visited the Municipal Gallery in Dublin, wherein he found himself surrounded by the portraits of the great and the good of Irish social, cultural and political life; as was his want, he penned a poem for the occasion, which concluded with the words: “think where man’s glory most begins and ends, and say my glory was I had such friends”.

 

 

 

As friends we come to offer sympathy and the support of our prayers to Fr. Pat’s family: to his brothers Michael & Diarmuid, and their wives Jacintha & Geraldine, to his niece and nephews, to his cousins in various generations, to his neighbours and to all who supported

 

 

 

him and cared for him during his illness.  In our prayers we remember also his parents Mick and Peg – Mick’s 20th anniversary is this year, and Peg’s 3rd anniversary will be in September.  We’re here therefore not to be mere spectators, as one might be at a football match or at a concert; we’re here to participate in the prayer of the Church, to pray for his forgiveness and healing, to pray for his happiness, and to pray for his eternal repose and his peace.  We’re here because we believe that through the resurrection of our Divine Saviour, resurrection is also possible for us.  Resurrection is not resuscitation; rather it is transfiguration.  Words of the apostle Paul to the Philippians(3:21) seem apt: “from heaven comes the saviour we are awaiting for, the Lord Jesus Christ, and he will transfigure these wretched bodies of our into copies of his own glorious body”.  That’s the faith of the Church, that’s the faith that gathers us together and that’s the faith from which and through which we derive consolation.  But lest we forget, wherever there is faith, then frailty is never too far away; there will always be an angel of Satan to wrestle with.  In this regard the inscription on the souvenir card of Fr. Pat’s ordination is instructive:  “Lord, look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is grief and heartbreak at the death of our friend and colleague.  Like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus who had lost their friend, our faces are also downcast.  But now that Fr. Pat is dead, is that the end of everything?  At this time of grief, let’s not lose sight of what priesthood is, and the purpose of Fr. Pat’s ministry and the ministry of all who serve the Church, in whatever capacity.  The Gospel text gives us an insight into ministry when, walking with the one they supposed to be a stranger, it tells us that the two disciples “pressed him to stay with them”.  Why?  Because the conversation along the road had been riveting; because “the stranger” had opened the eyes of their minds and, as it were, had peeled away their blindness to help them understand who God is; thereby he had nourished them with his wisdom and he had nourished them in their search and in their emptiness and he had awakened in them a desire to seek more.  But for that to happen, there had to be and there has to be an openness; otherwise the conversation would be as fruitless as ploughing a desert.  Openness to God is a risk, as it may mean we will be disturbed in our comfort zone and we may be taken to places we would rather not go.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the Easter issue of the catholic weekly, The Tablet, there was an article about the Jesuit Philosopher Frederick Copleston, with whose work Pat would have been acquainted.  And when reflecting on the great minds of Copleston’s era, the author of the article concludes as follows: “The lesson of history … is that while change overtakes us, equally nothing is lost.  The task for laity and Religious, therefore, is not to take comfort in nostalgic reverie or lament a lost age, but to re-engage, be it in different circumstances, in the intellectual and cultural work to which those earlier figures were committed and to which they contributed so much ad maiorem dei gloriam – (for the greater glory of God)”.  That, in essence, captures what it means to be a priest, but not just to be a priest, but to be a Christian, and it sums up also the purpose of the Church in its many manifestations.  Let everything be done for the greater glory of God.

 

 

 

When Fr. Pat visited your house, quite often he would not arrive alone but in the company of another, perhaps a complete stranger. If there were an advance telephone call, which was most unlikely, it would replicate the introduction at the kitchen door: “I’m calling in for a minute because there’s a wonderful person you must meet”.  He could have done that not alone in Kerry, but just as easily in Dublin or Belfast or Galway or elsewhere, from where people have travelled today to be with us.  And that’s why he could be enthralling and frustrating in equal in measure – and never more so than when you had enough food for one or two at suppertime and out of the blue, there are four – or more!   He loved conversation and he revelled in company, perhaps even craved company.  And God rest his mother Peg, he must have broken her heart arriving unannounced with yet another unexpected mouth to be fed.  But since this latest episode of his illness emerged in February 2015, many have said it was a blessing that she was gone before him, because she had been through a lot of stress when Fr. Pat was ill 22 years ago.  Prior to Peg’s death, he had been her carer for a considerable number of years; but in recent times the kindness of many to him, in several different ways, had been, in turn, Peg for him.

 

 

 

As we bid him farewell, we cherish the memories and the conversations.  And the arguments!  And as we reflect on his journey, in its many strands and complexities, one of the lessons we can learn is this: perhaps the less we are able to do – as distinct from the less we do, which is laziness – perhaps the less we are able to do, the more we are able to accomplish.  And this gathering bears eloquent testimony to that truth.  But above all we must not abandon or forget the purpose of his ministry and the ministry of all priests, but endeavour instead to keep that ministry alive.  In many respects that will be the true measure and the true depth both of our friendship and of our faith, because it was the mutual search for Jesus Christ that was the source of our friendship, that gave meaning to our friendship and that is it’s ultimate conclusion.  Otherwise, Fr. Pat will not just be gone, but he will also be forgotten, and his living and his suffering will have been in vain.

 

 

 

A Phadraig, a chara, tá súil agam go shroicfidh tú an Ríocht bheannaithe, agus ‘s mo dhócas go mbeimídne, agus gach éinne atá bailithe anseo inniu, araon le chéile arís in oileán na bParthas.  Slán abhaile, agus suimhneas síoraí i gcomhluadar na hEaghlaise neamhaí.  Amen.

 

 

 

Fr Gearoid Walsh Funeral of Fr. Pat Moore in St. Mary’s, Asdee – 4/05/’17

 

 

 

Pat Moore, priest, educator, author and friend was born in Asdee in Kerry in 1957. He was ordained a priest in 1982 and  ministered for 33 years, till being diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in January 2015.  Pat told his own story in his book Weathering A Storm which was published last year. The special connections Pat has made with so many people was demonstrated at the launch in Listowel.  From St. Michael College Listowel, to St. Brendan’s College Killarney, to St Patrick’s College Maynooth to the Irish College in Rome, Pat made great friends and connected in a wonderful way with people. His first parish was Listowel and then following training in Mount Oliver he became Director of Primary Religious Ed. and Assistant Director (Diocesan) of Adult Religious Education in our diocese. In 1994 he became curate of Rathmore (Gneeveguilla) then Lixnaw (Irremore)1998 then 2004 parish priest of Duagh. Everywhere Pat ministered he gathered people and friends. Pat was central to the Horizons Radio Kerry programme and he worked on several sets of Just A Thought. Pat approached everything he did with creativity, a contagious energy and enthusiasm. He is sadly missed but we are all better for having known him.

 

April 2017

St Patrick’s  day 2017

 

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Telling Our Story – Bernice Broohm

 

by Máirín Delaney, coordinator

 

 The Sisters of St Louis’ General Chapter 2015 invited the sisters to tell and re-tell the St Louis story “in order to own, celebrate and pass it on to future generations." The story of the Institute is the ‘why’ of the Institute, and telling it is an art of translating our values into action, of constructing our identity, making choices and inspiring action. Telling our story carries a transformative power inherent in the enduring values and lessons about life and mission which are passed on from one generation to another. Our individual and communal stories can be tools for making us whole; they gather up parts of us and put them together in a way that gives our lives greater meaning.

 

 

 

We are delighted to share with you extracts from the fifth interview in the "Telling Our Story" series, in which Sr. Dorothy Abuah SSL conducted an interview with Bernice Broohm (former SSL) on July 7, 2016. Bernice talks about the arrival of St Louis schools in Ghana, their significance for the education of girls, and how her St Louis education influenced her. She also talks about what attracted her to the Sisters of St Louis, and the Sisters of St Louis' first Mission Statement and how care of the poor was central to it.

 

More at link

 

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Out and About in the Irish Region

 

by Úna Agnew SSL, coordinator

 

A special Birthday Celebration, by Breda Hanrahan SSL

 

 

 

Breda O’Hanrahan SSL writes, “Some months back, Ms Yetunde Olukanye, an Ondo past pupil who lives in the Blakestown area, confided in me plans that were afoot for a surprise celebration for Sr Frances McManus’ 80th birthday. On the morning of the special day, Yetunde informed us that she would collect us at 5 O’Clock to bring us to a Chinese restaurant, where a table was reserved and we would be joined by five other Ondo past pupils, who were flying in from London especially for the occasion. More below.

 

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The death has occurred of SR. MARCELLINA O'SULLIVAN

 

Presentation Convent, Castleisland, Kerry,  and late of Bridge Road, Listowel. Former staff member of Mater Dei Institue of Education, Dublin, April 22nd 2017 (peacefully) at Fatima Nursing Home, Tralee. Predeceased by her parents Tom and Maria O'Sullivan, her sister Sr Mary (Presentation Convent Killarney) and her brother Fr. Brendan (San Diego, California). Deeply regretted by her loving Community, her sisters Mona Keaveny (Kells, Co. Meath) and Therese Nolan (Navan, Co. Meath), brother-in-law Stephen, nephews, niece, nephew-in-law, nieces-in-law, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family and friends.

 

 

 

 

 

Four Nuns

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/four-nuns-have-formed-a-band-yes-its-called-force-of-habit/2017/04/21/06d5198c-1f8a-11e7-be2a-3a1fb24d4671_story.html

 

Died January 2017;

Sr. Kathleen Hegarty (L.S.U Sisters)  Ballyduhig Listowel.

 

 

 

DIED: William Christopher, 84, who played Father Francis John Patrick Mulcahy on M*A*S*H, died at his Pasadena home on New Year’s Eve.

 

Sr. Noella (Philomena Angela) Cowley OP, Our Lady of Fatima Convent, Oakpark and formerly of Haddington Road, Dublin.

 

DEATH of Fr. Michael Daly, (Parochial House, Ardagh and late of Lacka, Broadford, Co. Limerick).

 

Fr. Michael died 8 Dec. 2016 at Milford Care Centre. He was brother of the late Mossie; and is survived  by his brother Ted, sisters Mary and Helen, brothers-in-law Jeremiah and Eamonn, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, Bishop and clergy of Limerick Diocese, relatives and friends. In his youth he attended Knockanure School, while staying at Joe Collins house at the Lott’s.

 

DEATH of Sr. Dympna Mulvihill (Cork and Moyvane,) On December 17th 2016, of North Presentation Convent, Gerald Griffin Street, Cork, daughter of the late Edmund and Hannah Mulvihill and sister of Sr. Joan and the late Michael, Sr. Ursula and Mary. Survived by sister, Sr. Joan, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, her North Presentation Community, The Presentation Congregation, relatives, friends and all at Darraglynn Nursing Home. Requiem Mass on Monday 19th in The North Cathedral followed by Funeral afterwards to St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Kilcully.

 

Bro. Michael (Denis), Mc Auliffe (Presentation Brothers, Maiville, Turners Cross, Cork and formerly of Scart, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry). On October 16th 2016. Survived by his sister-in-law Nell, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, his Presentation Brothers and a wide circle of friends. Requiem Mass for Brother Michael was celebrated at Christ King Church, Turners Cross on Thursday 20^th , funeral afterwards to Mount St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Blarney Street.

 

DEATH; Sr. Maria Stack (Mercy Sister), Balloonagh Convent, Tralee and formerly of Duagh, Co. Kerry, died on 20th September 2016, sister of Leo and the late Bernard, Gerard, Sr. Agatha C.P. & Sr. Imelda Gabriel C.P. Sadly missed by her  family, The Congregation of The Sisters of Mercy, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends.

 

Requiem Mass for Sr. Maria was celebrated at Our Lady & St. Brendan's Church, Tralee on Friday interment afterwards in New Rath Cemetery.

 

DEATH: Sr. Gabriel O’Brien, July 20, 2016 Cork, Kerry

 

SR. GABRIEL, North Presentation Convent, Gerald Griffin St., Cork,  daughter of the late Timothy and Janette O’Brien and sister of Timothy and the late Mary and Jane. Survived by her brother, sister-in-law Peggy, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, her North Presentation Community, the Presentation Congregation, relatives and friends.

 

Requiem Mass at 11am on Friday 22 July 2016. Funeral afterwards to St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Kilcully.

 

DEATH: Sr. Regis Hanrahan, died August 15, 2016 Cork, Kerry

 

(North Presentation Convent, Gerald Griffin Street, Cork City, Cork & Lisselton, Co. Kerry daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Hanrahan and sister of Padraig and the late Michael, Tom, Sr de Pazzi (Nancy), Willie, Teresa and Sean.

 

Survived by her brother, sister-in-law Kay, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, North Presentation Community, the Presentation Congregation, relatives and friends and all in Darraglynn Nursing Home. Requiem Mass on Wednesday 17^th August at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Catherine’s Cemetery, Kilcully.

 

Sunday 3rd at 3pm - Farewell Mass, Dominicans

 

 

 

THANKSGIVING AND FAREWELL

 

“Give thanks to the Lord for His great love is without end”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A note from Fr Frank on behalf of the Dominicans:

 

 

 

At the midterm assembly of our Province in September 2014 it was decided that the Dominican Friars would withdraw from our Limerick foundation in Glenworth Street where we have been ministering since July 1816.  Our presence in the diocese dates back to 1227.  Our departure is one of great sadness for us yet we are immensely grateful to each and all who have supported us down through the years in so many kind and varied ways.

 

 

 

We are grateful that the Dominican presence remains with the arrival of our Dominican sisters of Saint Cecilia on Friday 19th August.  I will be remaining on in Limerick and ministering as parish chaplain in St Joseph’s parish.  We are equally grateful to Bishop Brendan and the diocese that the church will remain open with daily Mass at 1pm (Monday to Saturday) beginning on Monday July 4th. The Mass timetable for Sundays as yet has not been decided.

 

 

 

We invite you to join with us on Sunday July 3rd for a Mass of Thanksgiving and Farewell at 3pm followed by light refreshments in the Pery Hotel next door to us.

 

We ask a place in your prayers at this time of transformation to say the least!  On behalf of the community our sincere gratitude, Frank Downes O.P., (Prior).

 

 

 

 

 

A new St Louis Centenarian

 

by Maud Murphy SSL

 

 http://sistersofstlouis.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/mqsmqpug3kv

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, June 18- 2015 was a very special day in the life of the English Mission, as Teresa Walsh SSL celebrated her 100th birthday. Teresa liked to remind the sisters that she was born in June 1915, before the birth of the Irish Free State. She grew up in Ballylongford, Co Kerry, and after her secondary school years in Monaghan, she entered religious life there. Sr Brenda, as she was known as then, was missioned to Yarmouth in 1939 just as World War II was breaking out. The following year, she accompanied the school children to Retford where they were sheltered during the war years. Soon after that, she went to Notre Dame College in Glasgow where she did her teacher training. She spent short periods in Newcastle, Co Down, and also in Bury St Edmund’s, but Great Yarmouth was her home for most of her teaching life. She is fondly remembered there by parents and past pupils, and many keep in touch with her right up to the present day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teresa has lived a very full life. She loved to write and travel and see the world and she visited places as far away as Alaska, the Holy Land and Oberammergau. She was always very close to her family of origin and they treasure her and love her dearly. Her early retirement days were spent in Yarmouth, but in 2006 she moved to Newmarket Convent as she needed extra care. Just a few months ago, she moved into Kentford Manor Nursing Home, a few miles outside Newmarket, and it was there she celebrated her big day. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Staff of the Nursing Home pulled out all the stops and welcomed the guests with open arms. There were 40 of us at the celebration, including St Louis Sisters, the Walsh family and staff from Newmarket Convent who had cared for Teresa until recently. Teresa looked radiant - Roisín Hannaway SSL made sure of that - and while she seemed a bit mystified at times, she smiled and seemed at peace with all the fuss. Some of the more touching moments included: Fr Simon kneeling down at her side during Mass and speaking to her tenderly for the homily; opening the very colourful birthday card from the Queen; and the letter and Centenarian Bounty (£1800 sterling) from the President of Ireland. We Irish were so proud! The staff served up dinner, Teresa blew out her candles, and we had birthday cake washed down with champagne.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soon it was time for us to go. But we have so many happy memories of a very special person on an extra special day. Let us thank God for Teresa and may her remaining time on this earth be happy and peaceful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moladh go Deo le Dia (Praise be to God forever).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 2015

 

Sr Ide Woulfe SSL Rest in Peace

 

 

 

 

 

Homily at the funeral Mass of Ide Woulfe SSL, given by Fr David de Largy

 

 

 

It is with a deep sense of gratitude that we acknowledge today the friendship, the support, the encouragement and sisterly care that Ide experienced among you in the Congregation of St Louis over the course of those many years and especially from her sisters in St Louis House - Sr Luca, Sr Shiela, Sr Mary and Sr Anne.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sr Ide was born on the December 3, 1915 in Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick. The name given to her at baptism was Honora Josephine. She was one of five children, born to her parents Catherine and Richard. What a wonderful witness to the faith those parents must have given, for all five of those children eventually entered religious life. Her brothers Con, Micheal and Risteard were ordained as priests for the Holy Ghost Fathers. Her sister Agatha joined the Sisters of the Holy Rosary and Honora Josephine joined the Sisters of St Louis, taking her new name Sr Ide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The earliest years of Honora’s childhood coincided with a period of profound political upheaval in Ireland. Her uncle, Con Colbert, played a leading role in the 1916 Easter Rising, and would later be executed by firing squad in Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin at the age of just 27. Her father, Richard was the local pharmacist in Abbeyfeale. On one occasion the Black and Tans visited the town. They put her father against a wall and threatened to shoot him. When they set his house on fire, her father somehow managed to escape with his wife and young family. Several years later, after things settled down a bit, the family were able to return to Abbeyfeale, where Honora Josephine completed her primary education in the Local National School.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In her teenage years, during which she was a pupil at St Louis Secondary School in Monaghan, Honora was, by her own account, a bit of a tomboy, often disregarding the rules and getting herself into trouble. Such unseemly behaviour was evidently no obstacle to pursuing a vocation in religious life, for in 1936, after completing a three-year period of formation, Honora made her religious profession to become Sr Ide in the Congregation of St Louis. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Her first appointment was to teach in Ailesbury in England, and that was followed by a short period teaching in Balla, in Co Mayo. In 1946, she was appointed Assistant Mistress of Novices in Monaghan. During those years Ide gained a reputation for being tough, strict, forthright, a straight talker who shot from the hip but at the same time she was always fair and just. These leadership qualities stood her in good stead throughout the remainder of her life as she subsequently undertook greater roles and responsibilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ide’s real vocation was to the missionary life. On four occasions she asked to be sent on the missions and four times she was refused on the grounds that her health not sufficiently robust to withstand the rigours of missionary life. After training as a nurse in England and after completing a further course in midwifery in Drogheda, she requested for a fifth time to be sent on the missions and this time her request was granted. She travelled to Ghana where she was entrusted with the responsibility of running a hospital. She was, by all accounts, a great worker. She worked tirelessly and selflessly. She would never ask anyone to do anything she wasn’t prepared to do herself. She was always the first to volunteer for any task, especially if it was an unpleasant one. In later years, as she recalled that period of her life, she could be justifiably proud of all that had been achieved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throughout her life Sr Ide remained totally committed to her religious congregation. After the Second Vatican Council, when rules about the wearing of religious habits were relaxed, she was concerned about younger sisters going off the rails a bit. She remained protective of the old customs and ways, and all her life continued to wear the religious veil, while working in a public capacity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After a short time nursing in Nigeria, Sr Ide spent a year on sabbatical in California where she trained as a hospital chaplain. Providentially her brother, Fr Michael, was living and ministering in San Francisco. It was a golden opportunity for them to re-connect and to spend some time together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Returning to Belfast, Sr Ide was nominated by Bishop Patrick Walsh to be Catholic Chaplain at The City Hospital. This was a work that she loved. It gave her the opportunity to accompany the sick and the dying, to support their families, to calm fears, to restore hope. After more than twenty years tending to the spiritual needs of the sick, Sr Ide eventually retired to parish life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the invitation of the then parish priest, Fr Sean McCartney, she took up the work of visiting the sick and the housebound. Each day she would venture out on her rounds to spend time with the sick, to listen to their concerns, to pray with them and to administer Holy Communion. It was a responsibility she took very seriously. Full of vitality and energy she walked everywhere to visit the ones she sometimes referred to as her ’little old ladies’, which was a bit rich really, since she was considerably older than most of them. But she loved them all and they loved her back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In recent years as her physical strength declined and she was no longer able to go out and about, she continued her life of service through a ministry of prayer. She prayed especially for all the young people who come through St Louis House, and she took a great interest in all the faith-building initiatives and activities involving the young people of the parish. During the recent Year of Consecrated Life, Sr Ide made it her special mission to pray for vocations to the religious life to be rekindled in Ireland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sr Ide passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning after a short period of illness. She would have been celebrating her 100th birthday this coming December, and her 79th year in religious life next month. Today we wish to give thanks for the life of this faithful servant of God. We are full of gratitude for this woman who spent her life in doing good for others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the gospel we hear about Martha lamenting the death of her beloved brother Lazarus. You’ll recall that Martha and her sister Mary were great friends of Jesus and they often offered him hospitality in their home. Martha was the active one, the one who expressed her love through practical service of others. Mary was the contemplative one who demonstrated her love through quiet and humble attentiveness to the Lord. Two sisters, one active, the other contemplative - both equally generous and selflessly loving. In a very real way Sr Ide managed successfully to combine both of these approaches, loving Christ in the most practical of ways as she tended to him in the sick, the suffering and the dying, and loving him just as intently in the quiet moments of prayer that were so much part of her life and her daily habit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over the past ten months, I had the privilege of attending Sr Ide in her home on Hillhead Crescent. On those occasions we prayed together and we talked about the difficulties of maintaining a meaningful spiritual life in the context of old age and infirmity. On those visits Sr Ide allowed me a privileged insight into her spiritual life and her struggles. I was touched by her humility and inspired by her sincere desire to serve God faithfully at all times. And I was impressed by her determination to persevere to the end in her relationship with the Lord to whom she was united in baptism and in her religious life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The words of St Paul as he approached the end of his life seem very apt to me now in this context. “For I am already being poured out like a libation, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now all there is in store for me is the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sr Ide poured out her life as a love offering to Christ her Saviour. She fought the good fight and ran the race to the finish. She kept the faith. May God bless Sr Ide today and bestow upon her that crown of righteousness. May Christ Jesus who is the resurrection and the Life be faithful to his promise and bring her to the fullness of life in the heavenly kingdom. This we ask with confidence through the same Christ our Lord. Amen

 

 

 

 

 

Sisters of Saint Louis

 

Ide Woulfe on mission in Asankrangwa Ghana c1956.

 

 

 

Photo kindly sent by Pattie Punch, whose mother Geraldine Punch appears in the photos. Her father who was a District Engineer in Ghana at the time, took the photo. Patti tells us that the convent and health centre was only starting up at the time and her father was able to get essentials delivered to them. The sisters, in turn, baked her parent’s wedding cake.

 

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Sister Elena Goulding Dies at the Age of 81

 

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Aston, PA—Sister Elena Goulding, OSF, 81, died in Assisi House on April 7. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 63 years. Sister Elena (Bridget Philomena  Goulding) was born in Knockanure, County Kerry, Ireland, where she was a member of St. Mary Parish, Moyvane. She entered the congregation in 1949 and professed her first vows in 1952. Sister Elena earned a B.A. in English from Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania, and an M.A. in Education from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. She ministered primarily in education, prison ministry, and eldercare.

 

 

 

Sister Elena ministered for 26 years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. She taught at Immaculate Conception School, Towson; St. Stephen School, Bradshaw; Fr. Charles Hall Middle School, and St. Frances Academy. During her later years in the archdiocese, she served as a prison chaplain at the Women’s Detention Center.

 

 

 

Sister Elena also ministered for 12 years in the Diocese of Wilmington. She taught at St. Anthony School and at St. Paul School. During her last year at St. Paul’s, she also served as principal.

 

 

 

Additional ministry in education included teaching at Nativity School in Washington, DC, and at St. Paul the Apostle School in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

 

 

 

In 1993 Sister Elena returned to her native Ireland where she ministered for 14 years. She served as Head of Home at Ailt An Oir in Dun Laoghaire and was a tutor at Griffeen Valley Educate Together.

 

 

 

In 2008 Sister Elena moved to Assisi House in Aston, Pennsylvania, where she served in prayer ministry until her death.

 

 

 

All services will be held in Assisi House, 600 Red Hill Road, Aston, Pennsylvania, 19014 on Tuesday, April 14. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 9:30 A.M. followed by viewing. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 A.M. Burial will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Aston. Sister Elena is survived by two sisters, Mary Clancy and Patricia Danaher; two brothers, Christy Goulding and Michael Goulding; nieces and nephews, and by her Franciscan family. Donations in her name can be made to the Sisters of St. Francis Foundation, 609 S. Convent Road, Aston, PA 19014.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bury St Edmunds Parish celebrates 250 years

 

(OLD CHURCH)

 

burystedmunds adj website30 JAN 2013.  There was a double reason to celebrate at the parish of Bury St Edmunds on December 8, 2012. It’s a major feast in the Church’s calendar, but the parish also had a historical reason to celebrate it. It was the 250th anniversary of the first Mass celebrated in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in 1762. The chapel, which was built by a Jesuit, Fr Gage, is dedicated to Our Lady under the title of The Immaculate Conception.

 

 

 

When it was built in 1762, 75 years before the main Church was built, it was hidden from the street behind Fr Gage’s house - now the Presbytery - because at that time Catholicism was an “underground religion”. Various laws at that time stipulated that as a Catholic you were not allowed the freedom to worship. In 1791 however, the Second Relief Act came into law and a licence to worship was granted.

 

 

 

The Blessed Sacrament Chapel, our original hidden Church, was one of the first chapels in the country to be licensed for public worship. It is also the oldest post-Reformation Church in use in the diocese of East Anglia, giving it a unique historical significance. We are privileged to be able to pray in the chapel and attend daily Mass in it 250 years later!

 

 

 

On Saturday December 8, 2012, the exact day 250 years ago when the first Mass was celebrated in the chapel, priests and parishioners in Bury celebrated the occasion. Sixteen priests concelebrated Mass. Fr David Bagstaff, Diocesan Administrator, presided and blessed the new Altar and Tabernacle, which had been installed in the newly refurbished Chapel.

 

 

 

The Jesuits who had worked here for 174 years and the St Louis Sisters who came here in 1924 were both represented at the Mass. After Mass all were invited to refreshments in the Crypt where we chatted and met old friends and priests who had worked in the parish over the years. It was a day to remember and one of great joy.

 

Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954)Sat 4 Sep 1909 Page 43

 

IRISH NUNS IN INDIA

 

Again the Daughters of the Cross have to record the loss of one of their Sisters, who died at Anand on Sunday, 18th July, after an illness of only a few hours. Sister Agnes Mary was born in Kerry, Ireland, in April, 1865, and joined the congregation at Liege in October, 1884.Two years later she arrived in India, and since that time worked with the greatest earnestness in the convents at Karachi, Igatpuri, Bandra, Panchgani, Dadar, and finally at Anand, of which house she was made Superioress in December, 1908. In the first week of July, cholera broke out in that locality, and some of the orphan children confided to the care of the Sisters; contracted the disease. A few cases proved fatal. However, on Sunday last it was hoped that the epidemic had ceased, an intimation to that effect

 

having been written by the Superioress herself, little thinking that she would be the next chosen victim. Sister Agnes Mary saw without fear death approaching, and was perfectly calm and resigned to God's holy will. During the years she spent in India, and in whatever house she laboured, she was ever a subject of the greatest edification to her Sisters in religion and to all with whom She came in contact. Her happy disposition endeared her to everyone, and her loss will be keenly felt. Quietly and religiously she spent her days, and one may truly say: "She went about doing good." Her death was a fit crowning to her life—a victim to duty, she has fallen at her post.

 

R.I.P.—Bombay "Examiner."

 

Name    HONORA LEAHY, Date of Birth 13 April 1865 Address LISANISKA. Father JAMES LEAHY

 

Mother CATHERINE O'CONNOR. (Taken from Baptism’s Moyvane Church)

 

HISTORY: The Sacred Heart Review, Volume 46, Number 21, 11 November 1911

 

The Right Rev. Richard A. O'Connor, D. D., Bishop of Petersborough, Canada, recently celebrated the golden jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood. Bishop O'Connor was born at Listowel, County Kerry. April 15, 1838. He went to Canada in 1841 with his parents, and settled in Toronto.

 

Irish Independent 1905-current, Saturday, 09 May, 1942; Page: 2

 

FIVE NUNS KILLED IN YORK RAID

 

The five nuns killed when a convent was hit during the raid on York are, states " The Universe," Mother Patricia O'Connor, teacher, and Sister Brendan Murphy, of the domestic staff, both from Ireland; Mother Vincent Jordan, head of the Convent's Elementary School; Mother Gerard McClorry, infirmarian and Mother Agnes Clayton, teacher. Two other Sisters were injured in going to the assistance of the buried nuns. Note (Sr O’Connor was born in Moyvane)

 

Southern Cross (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1954) Fri 12 May 1944

 

RAID: Two Irish Nuns were killed in air-raid on Rome, it was stated on the Vatican Radio.

 

"We regret to state," the announcer said, "that according to a communication received from the Mother Provincial of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Rome, two Irish Sisters lost their lives on February 17 in an air raid on Marina. Nineteen Sisters were killed in the raid. The two Irish victims are: Sister Mary of St. Agnes (Mary O'Keeffe, of Comer, Co. Cork, and Temple Valley, Co. Waterford, and Sister Edward of St. Francis (Ellen Bowler, of Togherough, Lispole, Co. Kerry.

 

 

 

KNOCKANURE AND MOYVANE SISTERS

 

The death on July 4^th 2015 of Ide Woulfe of 91 Hillhead Cresent, Belfast, Antrim / Abbeyfeale.

Woulfe Sr. Ide (Honora) S.S.L. died peacefully at Musgrave Park Hospital on Saturday 4^th July 2015.Beloved daughter of the late Catherine and Richard (Abbeyfeale Co Limerick). Loving sister of the late Sr Agatha H.R.S, Fr Con, Fr Miceal, Fr Risteard C.S.S.P. Deeply regretted by her community at 91 Hillhead Cresent Belfast and the wider St Louis community. Sr Ide Requiem Mass will take place on Monday 6th July 2015 at 10am in St Michael the Archangel church Finaghy Road North Belfast followed by burial in Hannahstown Cemetery. May she Rest In Peace.

There are about 200 Sisters of St Louis in the Irish Region,

 

Goretti Ahern.

Shelia Behan Coilagurteen Franciscan, died JAN 1995 USA.

Paul Bunce died Tralee 2002.

Emelian Bunce died 2004.

Costelloe Trien and AUS.

Mary Ellen Cunningham Kilbaha and Kansas, died 1989.

Cunningham, Kilbaha.

Ignatius Cunningham.

Estelle Cunningham Kilbaha, died 1987,Aged 89 yrs.

Mary Carmody.

Mary Theophane Collins Prof 1938.

Hannah Carmody Gortdromosillihy.

Cyril Jane Doherty Provincial Loreto, died 1927.

David Doherty pres Tralee, died 1871,aged 29 yrs.

Austin Doherty Presentation Tralee, died 1919,born Ahalanna.

Anastasia Enright Aughrim died 2002.

Debora Flaherty AUS and Murhur.

Theresa Flaherty Belfast and Murhur.

Berchmans Flaherty London and Murhur.

Mary Andrew Flaherty London and Murhur.

Flaherty's of Tubbertureen

Nuala, Peg, Lancashire,

Margaret, Mary Baltimore, Maryland,

Loreto, Bridie, England.

Majella Hannie.

Michael Flaherty, Glenalappa.

Nora Flaherty Glenalappa.

Magdalene Foran Presentation Millstreet and Moyvane.

Gabrielle Galvan, Bauragoogeen .

Margaret Galvin, worked in Wales.

Phil Goulding Knockanure.

Goulding Knockanure.

Nora Enright Aughrim.

Mgt Hanrahan.

Mary Hanrahan, Kilbaha and England.

Veronica Hanrahan, Kilbaha Prof 1965 Holy Ghost Sisters.

Stanislaus Kennelly Pres Cork Gortdromagowna, Died 1957.

Magdalene Kennelly Pres. Cork, died 1989.

Regis Kennelly, Presentation Listowel, died 1933,age 51 yrs

St Ann Kennelly, Presentation Listowel, died 1926,age 37.

Gerard Kennelly pres Tralee, died 1965

Kennelly England, daughter of Dan and Mary Stack.

Sarah Kearney Moyvane.

Lydia de Eugene Kearney in France of Moyvane Village.

Kissane Bauragoogeen .

Mai Looney Kilmorna.

Mary of the Sacred Heart Leahy Lisaniska and Galway died 5th 4th 1994.

Josephine Leahy N Z.

Imelda Leahy India died aged c90 yrs c1950.

Nora Leahy India died aged c24 yrs.

Josephine Leahy sister of Tim of Beenanasbig. Entered Lady's of Mary , Forest Hill 1937

Johanna Leahy daughter of Tim and Johanna Cummane.

Declan Murphy Knockanure and Ferbane Prof 1945.

Mary McMahon Listowel Pres.

McMahon Gortaglanna and England.

Maria Moore Keylod

Joseph Moore born C1900 Presentation and Kilmorna.

Francis Teresa Moore Wexford and Keylod, died 1975.

Mary Ellen Moore RSM, born 1912 Aughrim, died 1996.

Hanora Mc Elligott.

Mary Rita Mulvihill Good Shepherd Waterford.

Elaine Mc Elligott NTS Village.

Anastasia Moloney Coilagurteen, died June 1992 age 95 years.

Josephine Mulvihill NTS village.

Ellen Mulvihill NTS village.

Bride Mulvihill NTS village.

Kathleen Nolan NTS daughter of Tom and Liz Stack born c1920.

Anthony O'Carroll of Gortdromagowna and Aus.

Rose Carroll of Knockanure and Cork died 25th July 1993 aged 87 yrs.

Brendan Carroll Knockanure.

Augustine and Cornelius O Connor Inchamore.

Theresa O Connor Keylod and Fresno died 1997.

Sr. Conception O Connor Keylod. born 1911, Presentation Sister died Dungarvan 4 May 2014.

O Connor Keylod.

Patricia O Connor (Hannah) Kilbaha and Cork.

Patricia O Connor Barr Convent Kill 1943,born Gortdromosillihy.

Mary O Connor Gortdromagowna and Cork Died Dec 1993.

Euphrasia O Connor and her sister Annie of Gortdromagowna

Kathleen O Keeffe Kilmorna.

Mary Teresa Quinn.

Margaret Sullivan Trien and USA.

Mina Sullivan Kilbaha.

Sullivan Kilbaha.

Br Leo Sullivan Trien had two sisters Nuns.

Dympna Stack Moyvane South , and Galway .

Stella Stack Carrueragh .

Bob Stack had two aunts nuns of Carrueragh.

Martina Scanlon Kilmeaney and Claremorris.

Scanlon Kilmeaney and Wexford died1943.

Sheehy Lisaniska and India died aged 96 yrs.

Claude Sheehy Aughrim and Pres Tralee.

Ann Sheehy Mercy Bristol .

Josie Shanahan Pres Castleisland died 1971 aged 86 yrs .

Marie Shanahan Inchamore and California .Entered Ardfert .

Kathleen Shanahan a sister of above entered Ardfert .

Veronica Sheehan Kilbaha , Sisters of St Joseph of Annecy

Bernadette Sheehan Kilbaha, Golden Jubilee 2003.

Hannah Walsh Barragogeen.

Ida Walsh died 2006. Leitrim East, Dau. of Moss Walsh ans Mary Hanrahan.

Sheila Walsh NTS Village.

Nora Walsh NTS Village .

Mary, Nora and Peg Walsh Leitrim . Their father a postman .

Mary Teresa Windle , Mercy Newcastle upon tyne.

Bridget Windle born 1920 .

Nora Windle Indiana died 1984 .

Margaret Windle, Surrey

Catherine Sr. Conrad Windle Mercy Tralee .

DEATH took place on Sunday May 4th 2014 of Sr. Conception O'Connor, Formerly of Knockanure, Moyvane, Listowel. Born 19 May 1922 to Patrick O Connor and Nora Pierce at Keylod, one of 11 children. Sr. Conception entered Presentation Dungarvan in 1942. Is survived by her nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends and by The Presentation Sisters, Dungarvan. Requiem Mass was celebrated for Sr. Conception O Connor on Wednesday 7th May in St. Mary's Parish Church, Dungarvan, with interment afterwards in The Community Cemetery, Youghal Road. Sister had three brothers priests; Fr. Con Connor. Ordained 1945. Died 1989, Born 1910. Fr. John Connor. Ordained 1935. Died 1993. Ministered in Sacramento. Fr. Michael Connor. Ordained 1933. Born 1908. Ministered in Los Angeles. She had two sisters nuns, Sr. Hannah called Sr. Imelda was a Mercy Sister at Mallow and Sr. Mary called Sr. Teresa of Nazareth Sisters California.

DEATH took place on 23rd April 2014 of Sr. Eileen Scanlon (late of Moher, Moyvane and Little sisters of the Assumption) at Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Dalkey. Deeply regretted by her Religious family, sister, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews. Requiem Mass for Sr. Eileen Scanlon was celebrated at the Church the Holy Family, Kill-o’-the-Grange on 26th April 2014, Funeral immediately after 10am Requiem Mass to Deans Grange Cemetery.

DEATHS

July 11th 02 notes

The Death has occurred of Sr. M. Berchmans O Flaherty of Murhur Moyvane and who died in London recently.

Oct 17th 02 notes

Death of Sister Dympna Nunan of the Presentation Convent Listowel and a native of Ardfert aged over 100 years. Sr. Dympna had a great interest in the Parish as her brother Joe Nunan taught at Kilbaha School from 1944 to 1969 and later transferred to Moyvane National School and thought there till 1975. Her brothers Fr Frank, Brendan and Joseph predeceased her. Requiem Mass for Sr. Dympna was Celebrated by Cannon Linnane who told us that Sister was well able to Celebrate they nearly ran our of Jubilees as she spent over 80 years a nun and 40 years principal of the Convent National School. Many pupils have testified of her abilities as a teacher and friend..

Among the priests in attendance included Fr Hayes, Fr Maher, Fr Fleming, Fr Leahy, Fr Nolan, Fr Kerins several other priests and sisters came to pay their respects. Children of the National School provided a guard of Honour. Sr. Dympna Nunan was laid to rest among the deceased Sisters of the Presentation in the Old Churchyard Listowel. Her Sisters and friends sang a lovely Latin Hymn over her grave in final farewell.

Feb 6th 03

Death: of Sr. Peter Hudson Mercy Sister who gave years of service as Matron of Listowel Hospital. Sr. Peter called Hannah was born in Kilbaha a daughter of Ned Hudson and Hannah Hanrahan. Sr. Peter had one brother William and sisters Margaret, Mary, Bridget, Nora and Eileen. The remains of Sr. Peter lay in repose at St Bridget's Church in the Hospital grounds Listowel all day on Thursday last where great numbers came to say their last goodbye after Requiem Mass in St Mary's Listowel Parish Church on Friday January 31st Sr. Peter Hudson aged 82 years was laid to rest at the Balloonagh, Mercy Convent Grounds, Tralee.

Feb 03

Death: has taken place of Sr. Conrad Windle born Aughrim Moyvane. Sr. Conrad was laid to rest at the Convent Cemetery Balloonagh after Requiem Mass in the Convent Church on Wednesday 19th of February 03

April 3rd 03 Notes

Death of Sr. M Carmel Murphy of Presentation Convent born 82 years ago in Listowel to Thomas Murphy {who's nickname was Colonel Murphy} and Jane Terryman . Sr. Carmel is survived by her brother Tom and sisters Maura and Eleanor, she was Professed in England in 1941 after Profession she spent 33 years in India and Pakistan . It was a delight to hear he recount her time among the Indian people. Sr. Carmel Murphy was laid to rest in the Presentation Convent Cemetery after Requiem Mass on Thursday April 4th.

June 17th 04 Notes

Death: of Sr. Emelian Bunce of the Mercy Convent Balloonagh on June 2nd 04. Sr Emelian was born at Barragogeen on August 2nd 1918 a daughter of Michael and Mary Bunce. She is survived by brothers Mossie and Con, sisters Eileen and Peggy, Mary, Paddy and Michael predeceased Sr. Emelian who was laid to rest at the Convent Cemetery following Requiem Mass at the Convent Chapel Balloonagh on Friday June 4th 04. Sr. Emelian entered the Mercy Convent in 1936 and was professed in 1942 and taught Domestic Science.

July 4th 04 Notes

Death: of Sr. Edmond Walsh of the Presentation Convent Listowel. Sr. Edmond was born 1914 at Kilmurry, Cordal and was professed at Oakpark in 1937 . Requiem Mass attended by her many friends was celebrated in the Convent Chapel on Thursday June 24th , following Mass Sr. Edmond was laid to rest beside her deceased Presentation Sisters in the Old Listowel Churchyard. Sr. Edmond has a nephew Fr Tom Walsh in Florida and a niece Sr. Ita of the Holy Rosary Sisters.

Feb 24th 05 Notes

Death on February 15th 05 of Sr. Lucia aged 97 years and 57 years in the Convent the last of the three Shepard children who saw Our Lady at Fatima in 1917.

July 28th Notes 05

Death of Sr. Consuela (Sheila) Moloney of the Presentation Order Lixnaw, who was predeceased by her parents and only sister Mary Benedict Giltenan of at Milford, Charleville. Sr. Consuela was born 1910 at Ballymacjordan Abbeyfeale to John Moloney and Julia Broder. After being educated in the Mercy Convent Abbeyfeale, the Dominicans in Sion Hill and the Louis Nuns in Monaghan Sheila Moloney entered he Presentation Convent in Lixnaw on 29th September 1928, following training Sr. Consuela taught in Lixnaw, Millstreet, Castleisland, Roxboro and left in the Southern Cross for Dunedin NZ in September 1953 to teach for seven years before returning to Ireland to continue her teaching career. Sr. Consuela Moloney was laid to rest in the convent grounds Lixnaw on Sunday July 17th 05, following Requiem Mass con-celebrated by Fr O Connor, Fr O Connell , Fr Slater and a visiting German priest Fr Joseph. The sisters and priests sang the Salve Regina at the graveside of Sr. Consuela.

Jan 12- 06 Notes

DEATH: Sr. Anthony Joseph( Catherine) Mulvihill died on December 15th 05 at the Holy Faith Convent in Rockferry, Liverpool, she was born at Lower Athea on the 15th of August 1915 to Ned Mulvihill (carpenter) and Ellen McKenna (teacher). Sr. Anthony Joseph entered the Holy Family Order on January 29th 1934, went to (Ceylon) Sri Lanka on 21st August 1935, in 1958 she became principal of Kalutera School in Colombo, all Europeans were expelled from Sri Lanka in 1970, returning to England Sister continued her work in schools, libraries, Pastoral Ministry and was also Mother Superior at Liscard, in 1990 Sr. Anthony Joseph retired to Rockferry.

RECENT Deaths: Sr. Margaret O'Flaherty who died in Baltimore U.S.A. and late of Tubbertureen, Moyvane and for whom Mass will be offered on 20th Feb. at 7.30pm.

Death took place in Baltimore, Maryland of Sr. Margaret Flaherty of the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart. Sr. Margaret was born 97 years ago to Edward Flaherty and Catherine McEnery of Tubbertureen, she was alert up to the end and celebrated 75 years in the Convent on February 4th 06. Sr. Margaret's siblings included Nell O Keeffe, Julia Walsh, Sr. Loreto ( Bridie), Sr. Majella (Hanna), Sr. Nuala (Peg), Cathy Scannell, Nora Moore, Con, Jack, Jim, Eddy and Michael in America. Sr. Margaret emigrated to America and after some time entered the convent where she spent the rest of her life supporting the disadvantaged and the poor.

Death of Sr. Ann Maria Kennelly of the Presentation Convent , Lixnaw on 13th of February 06. Sr. Ann Maria was born at Moneen, Lisselton to Tom Kennelly who was a native of Woodford and Lil Pierce, Sr Ann Maria is survived by her siblings Mary, Eileen, Jim, Paddy and her sisters in the Presentation Order, her brother John predeceased her. Following Requiem Mass in the Parish Church in Lixnaw Sr. Ann Maria Kennelly was laid to rest in the Convent Cemetery. Sr. Ann Maria's nephew Fr Padraig Kennelly was ordained at Thurles in 1991.

April 27th 06 Notes

DIED in Australia Sr. Brendan Molyneaux of Woodford;

DEATH has taken place of Sr. Johanna Leahy of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph she was born at Beenanasbig on the 23rd of November 1916 to Tim Leahy and Bell Danaher of Glenagore, her siblings include Tim, Paddy, Tom, Dan, Philip, Betty, Bea and Josie.. Sr. Johanna went to Athea National School, went by train from Kilmorna to Secondary school in Lixnaw from September 1932 to July 1934; attended the Convent of the Ladies of Mary, Scarborough, Yorkshire completed Leaving Cert in July 1936; came home July 1936 till she entered Noviciate of the Ladies of Mary, Forest Hill, London in February 1937 where she made First Profession in September 1938, Johanna continued her noviciate in Belgium at Noviciat des Dames de Marie, 140 Rue Edith Cavell, Bruxeiles'38-‘39; returning to Forest Hill, London August 1939 for Final Profession; sailed for America in 1940 to the convent at Rancho Palos Verde's, California. Sr. Johanna Leahy died at the convent of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verde's, Laos Angeles, California 90275 and was laid to rest on Monday18th of September 2006.

Sr. Mary Estelle was born Margaret Cunningham in 1898 in Kilbaha, Newtownsandes (now Moyvane), Co. Kerry. Her parents were Richard Cunningham and Brigid Dore. At the age of 17 she and her older sister Johanna joined the Sisters of St. Joseph in Concordia, Kansas where a distant relative, John Francis Cunningham, was a bishop. Sr. Mary Estelle worked as a nurse for many years at St. Joseph's Hospital in Belvedere, Illinois where she died in 1987 aged 89.

Johanna, Sr. Mary Estelle's sister, became Sr. Mary Ellen and worked in El Paso, Texas for a time before moving back to Concordia to work in St. Anthony's Hospital there. Sr. Mary Ellen died in Concordia in 198?

(Presentation Convent, Listowel and late of Dingle, Co. Kerry) Sr. Clare GROMMELL, died May 27, 2009, deeply regretted by her loving Community, brother-in-law Joe, Requiem Mass (Saturday)May 30th `09 in Listowel Church. Burial afterwards in the Presentation Plot at St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel.

Death of Sr Anthony O Carroll of Knockanure, report in the Tullow Annals.

"Today. we were saddened and indeed very shocked at the sudden death of Sr Anthony Carroll, R.I.P. She was a Brigidine Sister home on a visit from the Victorian province. She had been in poor health for some time before she left Australia. She arrived safely here at her Alma Mater and after resting for a short time left for her native Kerry, where her relatives were extremely kind to her. She remained with them a few months. Rev. Mother General and Sister Perpetua (from the Victorian province) visited her and Sr Anthony unexpectedly decided to return here (Tullow)with them.

She made the long journey safely, but as she was being helped down to the Sisters' dining room after her arrival, she collapsed. The priest and doctor were quickly in attendance, but the dear soul had gone to her reward - her wish to die in Tullow had been granted."

More on Sr Anthony O Carroll.

Her uncle Fr Luke Carroll born Knockanure 1856 died 1938 in Los Angeles in retirement.

Her Family from her mothers side Lynch

May also be related to Fr Kissane who was head at Maynooth long ago.

Found grave inscriptions at Lislaughtin Churchyard, Ballylongford for Lynch Family.

Rev P Lynch of Ballarat erected stone in memory Nora Lynch who died 1934, also for Johanna Lynch died 1935, also John P Lynch died 1949.

Rev Tim Lynch Australia erected stone for Tim Lynch, Kilgarvin who died 11th March 1896 aged 36 years, his uncle Pat Lynch died 11th May 1907 aged 79 years.

Death; Sister Joan Kirby C.P. died on June 13, 2012, at Cross and Passion Convent Villa Pacis, Glen Road, Belfast, survived by her sisters Eileen, Frances and Mary,her sisters in Community and all the sisters of the Cross and Passion. Requiem Mass at St. Matthew's Church, Newtownards Road for Sr. Joan on June 16th, followed by Interment in Milltown Cemetery. Sr. Joan Kirby was born at Derrindaff.

DEATH took place on 9th January 2013 of Sr. Vincent Buckley of Presentation Convent, Killarney. Sr. Vincent was born at Clounmacon, Listowel and entered the Presentation Order in Cork in 1941. She was predeceased by siblings, Diarmuid, Lizzie and Sr. Barbara and is survived by her sisters Mary O Shea, Sr. Vianney and Sr. Immaculate. Following Requiem Mass at the Cathedral Killarney on 13th January 2013 Sr. Vincent Buckley was laid to rest Aghadoe Cemetery.

WHITE, Fr James Jr 1915-1996

Born in Coole East, Athea, Co. Limerick, 31 October 1915, Jim did his secondary studies in Rockwell and having joined the Congregation he made his first profession in 1938. Having done Philosophy in Kimmage, he prefected in Rockwell and was ordained in 1944. While working on the farm in Kill during the holidays, under the supervision of Fr Jim White senior, he suffered a severe injury to his back from which he fortunately made a good a recovery. He was recalled as a steadying influence among his confreres as he was seen to be devout, peaceful and supportive. Appointed to The Gambia in 1945 Fr Jim was to spend his life in the service of that mission except for a year (1950-51) spent in Newark, Nottingham. He has been described as a man of deep faith, gifted with a charism for listening to the problems of others and showing a profound respect for them. All in the mission - priests, Sisters and the faithful - looked to him as a father. Fr Jim had his own cross to carry. Diagnosed as suffering from Hanson's disease (leprosy), he persevered with a long, drawn-out drug and exercise treatment and showed that leprosy is curable with modern treatment. From 1945 to 1960 Jim worked in the Falabantang-Sambang area. Basse mission was 60 miles to the east of him and Bwiam 120 miles to the west. There was no road, merely a bush path. This meant a life of loneliness, but Jim had the inner resources that his confreres had noted during his student days and later he had drawn on to sustain his confreres in moments of frustration and depression. He reminded them "that the seeds of the Word were in the culture, in the situation; that the Spirit was working quietly but effectively; that it was their great privilege to share in the triumphant action of the Holy Spirit; and that this was always a task of patience and hope." After almost sixty years of dedicated service to the mission in The Gambia Fr Jim White died in Banjul 28 February 1996. He was buried in The Gambia. IPNl

WALSH, Fr John 1868-1897

The first member of the American Province to go to Africa, John was born 8 July 1868 in Ballydonohoe, Co. Kerry. He emigrated with his family to America and at the age of 19 he entered the juniorate at Pittsburgh in 1887. Sent to France to do his higher studies, he was ordained 1895. At his own request he was appointed to Africa in spite of his family's attempts to have him retained in the USA. Appointed to Sierra Leone in 1896 he arrived at Bonthe in perfect health and full of enthusiasm. Half a year later, he was hit by blackwater fever and after but four days illness Fr Walsh died at Sherbo 9 May 1897 aged 33. His family, we are told, still reveres him as a saint. BG 18, 846f; SpWW 123.

Thanks for the details on Fr O Connor.

But last night after sending you the link to St James Church found by accident that Fr P. J. O Connor died on 28th July 1952 he was Pastor of St James , born Ballybunion Parish Jan. 1st 1883 Ordained Carlow 1907 . First went to St Edward's Church St Louis went to help Fr E Casey who was also Ord in Carlow in 1881, Fr Flaherty was also a Carlow man. Fr. O Connor from 1918 till his death was at St James Parish, found the above in the Carlovan Magazine for 1954.

Jer

August 2010

FR SEAMUS LINNANE:. Fr Seamus is a native of Ballydonoghue. He has been Parish Priest of Listowel for the past 14 years and, before that, he was Parish Priest of Duagh. His early ministry was as teacher and President of St Brendan’s College, Killarney and President of St Michael’s College, Listowel.

DEATH took place at St Joseph’s Convent Ferbane, Co Offaly of Sr. Declan Murphy on July 19th 2010. Sr. Declan was born at Knockanure. She is survived by her brother John and Sisters of St Joseph, and was predeceased by her sisters Kitty O Connor and Julia Nolan, brothers Michael and Billy. Following Requiem Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ferbane, on Wednesday July 21st Sr. Declan Murphy was laid to rest at Gallen Priory Cemetery.

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny was founded by Blessed Anne Marie Javouhey in 1797 in Chalon, they now work in 60 different countries in 5 continents. Sr. Declan Murphy of Knockanure and Ferbane was Professed in 1945, daughter of Michael Murphy and Maria Galvin of Knockanure. Her grandfather was the second generation of the Murphy's in Knockanure, died 1906, his wife Marie O Connor died 1908.

WALSH SISTERS Moyvane

SR Liam Sheila Walsh and Sr. Carmel Hannah Walsh joined Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary a Belgium order.

Sr. Liam born 1912 died 16 Nov. 2002, she took the name Liam when she entered in memory of her brother Liam who died age 16 in 1926. Sr. Liam was educated at Cabra in Dublin and spent 8 years teaching in India and Pakistan. Returned to Ireland and went to Moor Abbey and worked at Grove House where postulants were educated , she was a singer and loved music and played the organ in church.

Sr. Carmel Walsh, born 24th Jan 1918, died 29th April 2007. After National School she went to Moyderwell School in Tralee. Entered convent and went to Hollymount, Lancashire, England as a postulant, then went to Ghent in Belgium. Sr Carmel was a fluent French speaker, returning to England she trained as a general nurse at St John’s and St Elizabeth’s Hospital. The order was opening a hospital for epileptic women at the former home of John McCormack at Moor Abbey, so Sr. Carmel was sent there to take charge. The hospital later became a training hospital for special needs. In 1964 Sr. Carmel opened a home for children with special needs at Delvin, Co West Meath. She went back again to Moor Abbey as director of nursing and was on the Nursing Board of Ireland and in 1994 she was person of the year for her work with special needs in Ireland. Sr. Carmel Walsh ended her days in the nursing home for elderly nuns at Moor Abbey.

Note from Mary McElligott.

DEATH: Sr. Cornelius (Biddy) Holly of Abbey House, Rathfarnham and Tarbert, died on June 4, 2012, pre- deceased by her sister Carmel (Sr Patrick IBVM), her brothers Mick, Fr Paddy CSSp and Fr Con CSSp; survived by her brother Maurice and her Loreto Community. Requiem Mass for Sr. Cornelius was celebrated in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham on June 7th, she was laid to rest in Abbey House Cemetery. Sr. Holly was in her 100th year.

DEATH; Rev. Michael Francis Kennelly, S.J., aged 96, departed this life on January 3, 2011, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The son of Timothy Kennelly and Mary Jane Hanrahan Kennelly, he was born on May 22, 1914 in Kilbaha, Moyvane, Co Kerry. Fr Michael is survived by his sister Mary Jane Conlon in New York and brother Tim Kennelly at Charleville, Predeceased by his sisters Mrs. Breda Clifford, Miss Katherine Kennelly, and Mrs. ELizabeth Kelly, his brothers John Kennelly, Patrick Kennelly, Rev. William Kennelly, Daniel Kennelly, and James Kennelly. Requiem Mass for Fr Michael Francis Kennelly was celebrated at Holy Name of Jesus Church 6363 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans on Friday, January 7- 2011 following Mass Michael F Kennelly was laid to rest at St. Charles College at Grand Coteau, LA. Mass in thanksgiving of his life at the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on Saturday Feb. 19th 2011 at 7.30pm . Fr, M. F. Kennelly went to the United States in 1929, he attended Regis High School in New York and the then high-school division of Spring Hill College, graduating in 1933. He joined the Society of Jesus, on June 9th 1933 at the novitiate in Grand Coteau, LA. After three years of teaching at Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida, Michael began theology studies for the priesthood, ordained on June 16, 1946 in St. Mary's College in Kansas. Father Kennelly was principal in St. John's High School in Shreveport, LA from 1948-53 and then became president of Jesuit High School in Tampa [1953-59), where he supervised the move of the school to its present location. He then founded Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School in Houston, TX, where he served as president until 1970. From 1970-74, he served as president of Loyola University in New Orleans, LA. The older members of our parish recall the musical ability of Fr Kennelly and his family, many the family and party occasion they contributed to the entertainment.

Eucharistic Miracle: 2009?

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Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:28 PM

The Eucharistic Miracle from Lanciano, Italy (750 A.D.)

If reports from Poland are true, an alleged Eucharistic miracle that took place a year ago may have merit.

According to a Polish blog, the Metropolitan Curia of Bialystok has announced the results of the investigation of an Ecclesial Commission appointed by Archbishop Edward Ozorowski on March 30, 2009. The original post (in Polish) can be found here.

Father Andrzej Kakareko, Chancellor, writes that on October 12, 2008, a consecrated Host fell out of the hands of the priest distributing Holy Communion. The priest had it picked up and placed in the vasculum in the Tabernacle. After Mass, the vasculum and its contents were transferred to the safe in the sacristy.

Seven days later, after opening the safe, a red stain was seen on the Host. Ten days afer that, the vessel with the Host was transferred to the Tabernacle in the chapel of the rectory. The next day, the Host was removed from the water and placed on the corporal in the Tabernacle.

On January 7, 2009 a sample from the host was sent to the University in Bialystok for analysis. According to two medical professionals, professor Maria Sobaniec-Lotowska and professor Stanislaw Sulkowski, the sample, in their opinion, most resembled the myocardial (heart) tissue of a living organism.

As part of its investigation, the Commission interviewed witnesses and pathomorphology experts. The Commission determined that there was no third-party intervention. The case has been forwarded to the Apostolic Nunciature in Warsaw.

While unusual in this day and age, the Church has a long history of Eucharistic miracles. The Vatican International Exhibition's "Eucharistic Miracles of the World" documents more than 130 worldwide miracles of the Eucharist, demonstrating that Jesus Christ in the Eucharist - Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity - continues to make his presence manifest at unique times and places in history.

Perhaps the most famous and well-known, is the Miracle of Lanciano, which occurred about 750 A.D. It bears repeating as it closely resembles the alleged Polish miracle. During Mass, the celebrant doubted the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. During the consecration, the Host transformed into flesh and blood. Subsequent investigations confirmed the authenticity of the human tissue. An investigation, as late as 1970, found the flesh to be cardiac tissue and the blood to be type AB.

North of the remote shores of Lake Manitoba in Canada, is the tiny village

of Mulvihill. It lies along what used to be the Canadian National Railway

line to Hudson Bay at Churchill and was a divisional point for the railroad.

In its heyday, Mulvihill had a train station, boarding house, cream grading

station, blacksmith shop, grist mill, trading post, butcher shop, coal dock,

fish storage shed, post office, church, a livery barn that could shelter

twenty teams, five stores, three schools and a dancehall. The homesteaders

built the first school in 1912. Roads were mainly rough trails. The growing

season was very short, the winters brutally cold. Wildlife was abundant.

They fished, hunted and gathered wild berries and mushrooms. They drove

oxen and horses. They grew grain and kept pigs, cattle, chicken and geese.

They enjoyed home-brewed beer, baseball, dances and frequent surprise

and card parties. The northern lights and natural beauty of the area graced

their lives.

One of the families that settled in Mulvihill had been scheduled to board

The Titanic, but since the doomed ship was overbooked, they ended up on

another ship bound for Canada.

Mulvihill, Manitoba is one hundred miles north of Winnepeg on Highway

6, between Ashern and Eriksdale. The post office there was originally

called Mona. Around 1913 it was changed to Mulvihill, although oddly,

the Mulvihill Cemetery has a 1910 date. The town was named for a

Roman Catholic priest who traveled the district. Father Mulvihill was of

the OMI-Order of Mary Immaculate and was also the Reeve, similar to a

mayor, of the municipality of St. Laurent. Manitoba was settled by

French, Scandinavians, Irish, Scottish, English, Icelandic, Polish and

others. It is rich with the culture of the Métis (people of mixed Native

Canadian and European descent). Mennonites also colonized Manitoba.

At some point, much of the town was destroyed by fire. According to

clansman Ed Connolly, there are now only about ten houses and one

general store/luncheonette in Mulvihill. We know of no Mulvihills who

live there or are buried there. If anyone knows anything about the priest or

any clansfolk who might have lived in or near Mulvihill, please let us

know. Fr Mulvihill may be of Kilbaha Moyvane, Co Kerry.

Sr Martina Scanlon

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Sr Martina Scanlon, Tourmakeady, Claremorris and Kerry

THE death took place on September 10 `09 in Castlebar Hospital of Sr Martina Scanlon. She was a native of Kerry and had a very long association with the county of Mayo.

Sr Martina was born Mary Scanlon in Knockanure, Moyvane, Co Kerry on January 24, 1919. She attended the local schools and, in her late teens, came to Claremorris to continue her education in the Rural Domestic Economy School, which was run by the Sisters of Mercy.

Having completed the course, she decided to become a Sister of Mercy and entered the Convent of Mercy in Tuam in 1944. After her final vows in 1950, she was transferred to Colaiste Mhuire, Tourmakeady. There she remained for 42 years, working in the college and taking care of the young students.

Sr Martina enjoyed those years on the shores of Lough Mask. She became fluent in the Irish language and endeared herself to the students, their families and the local people.

Naturally, there were the occasional trips to Kerry to visit family and friends. Her sisters, Ellen, Julia, Bridie, Catherine and brother Timmy always had a cead mile failte for her and, like all Kerry people, she never forgot where she came from. This was always very evident on many all-Ireland final days!

When the Sisters bade farewell to Colaiste Mhuire in 1990 and came to live in Claremorris, Martina was happy to begin a new life in Bethany, D'Alton Street. She soon got to know the local people and became involved in some organisations including the Legion of Mary and the Apostolic Work as well as the set dancing and, in later years, Claremorris Active Retirement group.

She was happy to reside so close to St Colman's Church and made many visits there each day. Of course, the central location of Claremorris on the main north-south road meant there was a direct run to Kerry also. She could take the bus from D'Alton Street and arrive in Listowel, where her sister Ellie lived, in a few hours. She was a great traveller and enjoyed day-trips from Curam and with the Active Retirement group in the summertime every year.

Martina was a very gentle and prayerful person and spent many hours in the presence of the Lord. In later years, her health began to fail. She had surgery in August 2006 and spent two weeks convalescing in Cuan Cháitríona in Castlebar. She was happy there and decided that it would be best for her to remain as she needed nursing care. That was three years ago.

She regained her strength there and was taken home to Claremorris for Sunday dinner many times. The members of her Community in Claremorris visited her weekly and she was always happy and content. She became weaker in recent months and became very ill on September 15. She was removed to the hospital and the Lord called her home on September 17.

After reposing in Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home, removal took place to St Colman's Church, Claremorris. Mass of the Resurrection was concelebrated by Rev Peter Gannon, accompanied by Rev Martin Gleeson, Rev Austin Fergus and Rev Michael Coyne. Burial took place afterwards in Claremorris cemetery.

Go ndeana a Dia trócaire ar a h-anam dílis.

From Mayo News

O'HANLON Fr Tommy - (Columban Fathers, Pakistan) (late of Dooncaha House, Tarbert, Co. Kerry and the Phillipines). After a brief illness on June 6, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Beloved son of the late Patrick and Mary O'Hanlon and brother of recently deceased John, brother-in-law of the late Brendan Flynn; very deeply regretted by his brothers and sisters, Fr Jim in Nottingham, Paddy in Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, Noirin in Listowel, Brid Brassil in Dublin, Mary Flynn in Dublin, Ned in Tarbert, Mike in Milton Keynes and Eileen Hyland, Letterkenny; aunt Noreen, brothers- in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, relatives, his Columban Confreres and his many friends in Tarbert, Ireland, London, Pakistan, the Philippines and the USA. Funeral Mass and burial in Lahore, Pakistan tomorrow (Thursday) June 10, 2010. Memorial Mass in St. Mary's Church Tarbert Saturday June 26, 2010 at 11o'clockAr dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal

Fr Thomas O'Hanlon (above and below) died in hospital in Lahore last night, Sunday 5 June, at 10:54 local time. He had a mild stroke on 25 May but four days later had a relapse and ws admitted to the ICU.

Father Tommy, as most of us knew him, was from County Kerry, Ireland, and entered the Columban seminary late in September 1963. He was a few weeks later than his classmates. However, he had a good reason to be late: on the thrid Sunday of September he captained the Kerry Minor (under-18) Gaelic Football team to victory in that year's Minor All-Ireland championship. He was ordained in December 1969 and went to Mindanao, Philippines, in 1970. He served there till 1979 when he went with the first group of Columbans to our new mission in Pakistan.

Father Tommy was given the name 'Tanvir' by an elderly man shortly after his arrival in Pakistan. The name means 'inner light'. Father Tomás King, the Columban coordinator in Pakistan, said of our late confrere, 'Tanvir has passed on but his light burns in the lives and memories of the people he encountered and touched. he was passionate for justice which in later years evolved into a passion for the care of the Earth.' He had a doggedness about him too that could be exasperating at times but was never obstructive or negative. Something of his passion is captured in the photo above, which appeared in the American Columban magazine, Columban Mission, in 1996, as did the other photos here.

Father King wrote of his death: 'Tanvir died peacefully in the presence of Columban Lay Missionaries, Sisters and Fathers after anointing and while the rosary was being recited.'

Coming so soon after the sudden death of my classmate, Fr Pat McCaffrey (photo above) in Pakistan on 18 May, this is devastating for the Columban priests, Sisters and lay missionaries in Pakistan. Father Tommy was 64 or 65 and Father Pat 66. I know you will keep them all in your prayers.

DEATH on 12th December 2011 of Sr. Mary Kevin (Josephine) Enright of Holy Child Convent, Stable Lane, Off Harcourt Street (formerly of Tarbert, remembered by her Holy Child Sisters, her family, sisters Aquin and Rosalie (MSHR), Margaret (Buckley) and Breda (Cronin), brothers Jerry, Danny and Tommy, Sr. Enright was predeceased by her brothers Fr. Tim C.S.Sp. and Jimmy. Funeral Mass was celebrated on 14th December 2011 in the Carmelite Church, Whitefriar Street, followed by Burial in Deansgrange Cemetery.

Death took place of Fr. Timothy Hanrahan pastor of St Josephs Church Bonneauville, Adams County on 16h October 1935, he was aged 41 . He died from a fracture at the base of his skull following a car crash. He was in a car with three other priests on their way to the Consecration of Bishop George L Leech of Philadelphia . The car crashed into a telephone pole and culvert while overtaking a machine. Fr Hanrahan was born at Kilbaha, Moyvane, Co Kerry and was a priest for nineteen years. He studied at St Patrick’s College Carlow and went to America in 1918.He served first at St Francis Church Harrisburg and then moved to St Ignatius Church Centralia; St Joseph’s Locust Gap; Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Mt. Carmel and St Patrick’s York. For eight years he was Chaplain at Mont Alto and was four years at Bonneauville. Fr Timothy Hanrahan was survived by his sister Eileen O Hanrahan Dunne at Harrisburg his only survivor in the U.S. Siblings in Ireland Mary Walsh, Leitrim East; Margaret Culhane Kinard, Glin; Hannie Hudson, Kilbaha; Kitty Hanrahan and her husband Michael Mulvihill at Coolaclarig; Michael Hanrahan and his wife Bridget Shanahan at Kilbaha; Brian Hanrahan and his wife Mary McCoy. Fr Hanrahan was son of John Hanrahan and Margaret Cunningham of Kilbaha, Moyvane. He died in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania USA on 16th October 1935 and was laid to rest at Bonneauville.

11th September 2010

We regret to announce the death on 11th September 2010 at St.Joseph’s Centre (Nursing Home), Shankhill, Dublin , at the age of 86, Joseph Walsh was born on the 17th of April 1924 in Moyvane, Co.Kerry. His parents were Maurice Walsh and Mary Hanrahan; his siblings were Maurice, Mary Ellen, Jack, Jimmy, Liz Sr. Ida, Timmy, Bill, Peggy and Brian. Fr Joe Walsh had an uncle a Priest from his father and mothers side. Fr Tim Hanrahan born c 1890 ordained for Harrisburg in 1919, dies in car crash 16th Oct. 1935 was his uncle. He received his secondary education in St.Joseph’s College, Freshford, which was run by the Mill Hill Missionaries. On his way to becoming a Mill Hill Missionary priest: from 1943 to 1945 he studied Philosophy in Burnhall, Durham, England, and moved from there to study Theology in St.Joseph’s College, Mill Hill, London. On the 1st of November 1948 he took his Perpetual Oath and was ordained in Mill Hill on the 10th of July 1949 by the Apostolic Delegate, Archbishop Matthews.

After his ordination, Fr.Joseph (Joe) taught in the Mill Hill Missioanries College, Freshford, for one year before being admitted for a BA degree course in University College, Cork. He was appointed to Kuching, Borneo, in 1953, and spent the next ten years in teaching and parish ministry. He took a year’s Diploma Course in Education in Glasgow University in 1964. This course marked the beginning of Joseph Walsh’s missionary life in Europe, which included teaching in Freshford, work in Glasgow and Dublin, editing of the Irish and Scottish editions of ‘St Joseph’s Advocate’, parish work in Belfast, and chaplaincy work at Nazareth House in Edinburgh. Fr. Joseph used his talents in classrooms, from the pulpits, and at the editor’s desk.

In 1999, Joseph Walsh retired to St.Joseph’s House, Dublin, where he celebrated his Diamond Jubilee as a Priest last year. He moved to St.Joseph’s Nursing Home, Shank Hill, Dublin, a year ago because of his medical condition. His health deteriorated gradually over the past few weeks. He received the Sacrament of the Sick yesterday afternoon, in the presence of his sister Peg, and his nephew Sean Walsh. Fr. Joseph passed away at 1.45 am this morning. His requiem mass will take place on Monday the 13th of September in St.Joseph’s House, Mill Hill Missionaries, Rathgar, followed by burial in Bohernabreena cemetery at the foot of the Dublin mountains.

JOHN HENRY NEWMAN GETS CANONIZED.

Pope Benedict XVI is in England 19th Sept. 2010 to canonize John Henry

Newman. Born in London in February 1801 to John Newman, a banker and his

wife, John Jnr. was brought up in the Protestant Faith. He was a brilliant

student who delighted in reading the Bible and went to Oxford University in

1825 where he was a brilliant student and was ordained into the Anglican

priesthood. He read widely, did parochial work while he taught at Oxford

University. He also did deep research into the Christian Church. He saw the

Catholic Church as being in error and the Pope as anti Christ. Worried about

the lax nature of the Anglican faith, John was involved in the Oxford

Movement which sought to reform Anglicanism. Going on a European tour in

1832 he was impressed with Rome, but saw the Catholic Faith as “degrading

and idolatrous”. He wrote Tracts aiming to make the Church of England more

disciplined and more sound in its doctrine. He had a huge influence because

of his writing and preaching, but was much criticized by the Anglican

establishment. In 1842 John withdrew to live a monastic life, writing and

reflecting, until finally in 1845 he was received into the Catholic Church.

He was ordained a Catholic priest in Rome in 1846. Joining an order of

priests devoted to reflection and meditation he wrote many articles, books

and poems including The Sacred Spring, his autobiography, The Dream of

Gerontius, and Idea of a University. At the invitation of the Irish Bishops

John was invited to Dublin where he spent four years trying to found a Irish

University. He was very involved in education and founded a school for boys

as well as being involved in publishing and writing. He was very influential

in England defending the Catholic Church, its doctrine and social justice.

John’s credibility and popularity as well as his sincerity helped to make

the Catholic Church respectable and influential in England after the dark

days of the Penal Laws and persecution. His writings reflect his deep

spiritual life and he is the author of many hymns including Lead Kindly

Light. Finally, in 1879 John was elevated to the rank of Cardinal by Pope

Leo XIII, an honour which was very well received by all Catholics and non

Catholics in England. He died in 1890. In 1991 a miracle was attributed to

him and John was declared Venerable. Pope Benedict canonized him in

Birmingham.

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Fr. Kevin. St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney

Sr. Mary Mahony

Sister Mary Mahony was born in Ballydonoghue on Wednesday, 3rd May 1916, the day that Padraig Pearse was executed in Kilmainham Jail. Her parents were Maurice and Ellen Mahony. She was educated at Lisselton National School. When she was fifteen years old the Redemptorists were preaching a mission in the parish. One of the missioners, Fr. Collier, spoke to the teenagers of the parish about vocations. Some time later Sr. Bernardine Mahony (Ballyegan) was on holidays. She and Mother Liguori (of the same order) met with a group of girls. Three of this group, among them Sr. Mary, agreed to enrol in their order as postulants. Mother Liguori got a letter of reference for Sr. Mary from Canon Michael Fuller, P.P. of Ballybunion from 1914 to 1936.

Sr. Bernardine and the three postulants, along with other sisters from the order, sailed from Queenstown for France in 1932. Mary was then 16 years old. They travelled to Holy Cross near Le Mans to join the French order, Congregation des Marianites de Sainte Croix (The Marianites of Holy Cross). This order was founded in 1841 by Fr. Basil Moreau. Her two friends returned home after some time, for different reasons. She was professed in 1934 and took the name, Sr. Finian. (Finian is an Irish saint. He had a monastery in Clonard in the midlands). After Vatican Council II she was given the option of using her own name, Mary. This she did. She was posted to French Hospital, Manhattan, New York in November 1934. Due to World War II Mary didn’t see Ballydonoghue or her family again for 15 years i.e. 1947. Her second visit home was ten years later – 1957. On both those occasions she travelled from the U.S. by passenger liner. Her first visit home by air was in 1964. Sr. Mary worked for 39 years in French Hospital, New York. She was then posted to the U.S. headquarters of the order in Princeton, New Jersey, where she spent 8 years. In 1981 she was moved to Mater Dei Nursing Home, Newfield, New Jersey, where she worked for 22 years, until she retired in 2003. In November of that year she and some other sisters moved to McAuley Health Care Centre, run by the Sisters of Mercy, in Watchung, New Jersey, where she remained until her death.

Sr. Mary died on Tuesday, 19th January 2010, aged 93 years, in her 78th year as a religious sister. Anne and I visited my aunt three weeks before her death. She showed us the Christmas cards she had received from our neighbours in Ballydonoghue. They meant so much to her. She asked about everyone, family and neighbours. As we said goodbye to each other on that cold December evening we knew that we probably wouldn’t see one another again on this earth. And so, it proved to be. I was back again in McAuley Heath Care Centre for Sr. Mary’s Funeral Mass on Saturday, 23rd January and for her burial in the order’s cemetery in Princeton. Sr. Mary was pre-deceased by her sister, Bridie, and her brothers, Maurice, Martin, John and Con.

Even though Sr. Mary left Ballydonoghue at the age of 16 years she never lost touch with her native parish. She loved hearing news from home. She really appreciated the cards and letters from our neighbours. She enjoyed her life as a religious sister. She told me if she was starting out in life again she would do the same. All her family are proud of her. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

DEATH has taken place of Sr. Marina Daly C.P. late of Duagh, Listowel,on

March 9, 2010 deeply regretted by her community of Cross and Passion

Sisters, her brother Michael, sisters Philomena and Bernadette,

sister-in-law Nora, brother-in-law William, nephews, nieces, grandnephews,

grand- nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. Removal from Cross and

Passion Convent, 22 Griffith Avenue on Tuesday 16th March at 11 o'c. to St.

Vincent De Paul Church, Marino for Requiem Mass. Sr Marina Daly was laid to

rest at Glasnevin Cemetery.

Sister Elaine McElligott

HOUSTON - Sister Elaine McElligott, CCVI completed her pilgrimage in this life on June 21, 2007 at St. Placidus Convent, Villa de Matel Center, Houston, Texas. She is now enjoying the fullness of Life in God’s presence.

Sister Elaine was born March 28, 1917 to Thomas McElligott and Bridget Flaherty McElligott in Moyvane, Co. Kerry, Ireland. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, Texas on September 8, 1932. Sister consecrated her life to God through profession of Vows on May 4, 1939. The Mission of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word is to Incarnate God’s love to all especially the sick and the poor. In, 1943, Sister became a certified Record Room Liberian. Faithful to the mission entrusted to her, Sister Elaine served for the next forty four years as Director of Medical Records in the following ministries: St. Patrick Hospital, Lake Charles, Louisiana; Schumpert Memorial Hospital Shreveport, Louisiana; St. Bernardine’s Hospital, San Bernardino, California and St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont, Texas. From 1984-2002 Sister served as Hospitality Minister at St. Mary Hospital Galveston, Texas and in the Out Patient Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center at St. Mary Hospital, Port Arthur, Texas. She loved people and this ministry gave her an excellent opportunity to extend hospitality and love to all she met. She had a great love for children. The children’s eyes would light up when they saw her! She always kept candy available for them.

In 2002, Sister retired to St. Placidus Convent. During her years in retirement Sister Elaine enjoyed spending time in prayer, reading and keeping up with family and friends. Blessed John XXIII said shortly before he died: ‘ my bag is packed and I am ready to go.’ During the past several weeks, Sister Elaine had her bag packed and she waited patiently and peacefully for God to come and take her home.

Sister Elaine is survived by one Sister Julia Leahy, Co. Kerry, Ireland; a number of nephews and nieces including: Eamon O’Conner and wife Mary; Micheal O’ Connor; Dennis O’ Conner and wife Maureen; Roger O’ Connor and wife Ann; Maurice O’Conner and wife Delores; Thomas O’ Connor and wife Eileen; Garry McElligott; Bernadette O’ Sullivan and husband Kevin; Elaine Harnett and husband Tim; Deirdre O’ Shea and husband James; Ann O’ Sullivan and husband Michael. She is also survived by a number of grand-nieces and grand-nephews; several cousins and host of friends.

Myles KEARNEY died 18 Jul 1979 in Moyvane, Co. Kerry and was buried in Ahavoher Cemetery, Gale Bridge, Moyvane, Co. Kerry.

Myles was educated at St. Michael's College, Listowel, Co. Kerry after which he studied for the priesthood at St. Patrick's College in Carlow. He was ordained in 1938 and was sent to the United State to serve in the diocese of Cheyenne, Wyoming. He subsequently worked in Louisiana, initially in Baton Rouge, and was later appointed parish priest at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in St. Francisville in Louisiana where he spent 18 years. Retired 1973 to Ireland

Sarah (Sr. Lydia de Eugena) KEARNEY was born about 1914. She died 2003 in Raheny, Dublin.

Sarah joined the order of the Little Sisters of the Poor and spent a number of years in France. At the time of the death of her mother in 1957 Sarah was serving at St. Mary's Home in Cork, but she later moved to Dublin.

Sr. James (Teresa Kennelly) of Lixnaw Parish & a Sr. of charity of Jesus & Mary based in Lancashire.

Former head teacher of Hollymount School, aged 82 years who died on May 16, 2014. Requiem mass will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014 at St Hildas RC Church Tottington, at 1.00pm followed by burial at Hollymount Cemetery. All enquiries please to J and A Porter, Windsor Road, Ansdell, Lytham St Annes Tel. 01253 735423

AUSTRALIA: The Advocate of September 26th 1945 reports the death of Fr Con Hanrahan, Parish Priest of East Malvern for 17 years. Fr Hanrahan died September 20th after spending several months in hospital, Fr Hanrahan noted that at Melbourne Hospital, you will see real charity, all are treated there without distinction. Fr Hanrahan was born at Moyvane in 1892 and ordained at All Hollows Dublin in 1917, went to Australia in a returning troop ship early 1918 and served in the Melbourne Archdiocese for 28 years. Archbishop Mannix presided at the Requiem Mass for Fr Con Hanrahan and was assisted by Rev W P Hackett, S J, Fr P Loughnan PP, Rev T Keogh, Rev J Durkin PP, Rev B Geoghegan PP, Rev P Gleesonn PP, Rev W Ebsworth PP, Rev M Brosnan PP, Rev L P Moran, Rev Harold. The choir consisted of 150 regular and diocesan priests . Cantors were, Rev Dr Jones, Rev B Murphy, R Rafter and A Randall. Coffin bearers were, Mr Maher, Hurley, Hogan, Winter, Welch and Murphy. Pallbearers, J O Shea representing Y.C.W., W J Welch representing C.Y.M.S., Messer’s Nash, Fahey and Mc Corkell, Holy Name Society, St Mary’s; Mr T Pearson , Holy Name Society, Holy Eucharist Church; Rev W Ryan former Parish Secretary and M J Mc Donnell former parishioner. Members of the Ladies Sacred heart Sodality and the Children of Mary from both sections of the Parish were at the graveside.

Work carried out in the Parish of East Melvern by Fr Hanrahan included, replacing the presbytery, cost £2,000; 1933 added room to school at cost of £850; Extra Church built in 1935; In 1939 , school was again remodelled and extended at cost of £4,000; Stained glass windows and pulpit in church cost £ 650; The Parish debt in 1929 was £8,300 and the time of his death it was reduced to £7,000.

DEATH took place on 8th March 2012 of Sr. M. Pius O Farrell, Presentation Sisters, Evergreen Street, Cork and formerly of 75 Church Street, Listowel, she was predeceased by her brother John Paul O'Farell. Sr. Pius is survived by sisters Birdie Browne of Listowel, Ernie McDermott in Limerick, Angela Whelan , Listowel, Maonna Lorigan,Macroom and Presentation Sisters. Following Requiem Mass in Listowel Church, Sr. Pius O Farrell was laid to rest in St Michaels Churchyard, Listowel on 10th March 2012. Kerryman of July 9th 1949 reports Profession at Presentation Convent, Tralee of Sr. M Pius , Josephine O Farrell of Listowel.

DEATH: Sr. Eucaria Leahy of Abbeydorney died 2 nd Nov. 2011 aged 99 years, was a Presentation Sister.

Born on the 19th of the 11th 1911 Eucharia was professed in 1940 and she was among the first Sisters to come to New Zealand in 1953. From that day to this she has lived at the Presentation Convent in Green Island. The affection, love and esteem that she has always been held in has followed her through her teaching years, her retirement and now with her aging and her hearing disability she is still loved by all those whom she taught, ministered to and befriended over the 50 years she has been here.

Sister Pauline Maloney, who has lived with Eucharia in Green Island for many of those 54 years, has provided the following thoughts:

On November 19th, 2007, we, in the Green Island community celebrated Sr M. Eucharia’s ninety sixth birthday. The occasion was graced by some special people who are so much part of her life.

Sr Eucharia came to New Zealand in 1953 together with six other sisters from the Kerry group. She taught in newly founded St Peter Chanel School – new entrants in those days- for one year and then opened a junior school in the neighbouring Corstorphine area. She was loved by her little pupils, and like Nano, she always had a place in her heart for the “special” ones.

Eucharia was also a brilliant speech teacher and her pupils excelled at their exams. After retirement she became parish sacristan and only retired from this ministry when health problems prevented her from being involved.

This “lovely lady” is a gift in our area. She is well loved and respected because of her graciousness and sense of humour. At each school Mass she shakes hands with each child as they leave the Church and blesses them. The children continue to love her and take every opportunity to be with her. But it is her faith and love of the Lord that make her the committed religious in the Presentation congregation. Her two special loves are the Church and the Eucharist. The day Eucharia goes to Eucharist are days when heaven comes to earth for her. “Thanks be to God for the Mass” is frequently on her lips.

May she reach the hundred and be blessed a hundredfold on the way.

Farewell to Catherine Mulcahy

The 19th November was also marked by a great sadness: Catherine Mulcahy who has been in New Zealand for 43 years left us to return to Ireland. Catherine has been an integral part of the New Zealand Unit holding positions in teaching, leadership and more recently bursar. She is already sorely missed and will be long into the future. However we wish Catherine every blessing and she is in our prayers as she settles into the Irish winter among her friends, family and sisters.

Leahy, Mary Gonzaga

1870–1958

Catholic nun, hospital matron

By Pauline F. Engel

Biography

Ellen Leahy was born on 12 June 1870 to Bridget McNamara and her husband, Daniel Leahy, who farmed in the Waimea West district near Nelson, New Zealand. The family later moved to Blenheim where Ellen was educated by the Sisters of Mercy. She entered the novitiate of this congregation at St Mary's Convent, Auckland, on 19 November 1894 and as Sister Mary Gonzaga made her first vows on 24 September 1897.

In November that year she was sent to St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, to train as a nurse. Her training was interrupted when she returned to New Zealand in December 1898 to become the first matron at the new Coromandel Hospital. The superior of St Mary's Convent, Mother Mary Ignatius (Mary Prendergast), had responded to an appeal in 1896 for Sisters of Mercy to nurse at the hospital. The request had come from the secretary of the Coromandel Hospital Board, whose father had been impressed by the Sisters of Mercy working with Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War.

Gonzaga was joined at the Coromandel Hospital by Sister Mary Agnes (Lucy Canty), who had also been at St Vincent's. The two women were to work together for over 50 years. In 1900, the golden jubilee year of the Sisters of Mercy's arrival in New Zealand, Mother Ignatius used a small legacy and a gift from past pupils of the Mercy convent schools to buy a 3½-acre property in Mount Eden. The house on the site was converted into the first Catholic hospital in New Zealand, the Mater Misericordiae Hospital. Sisters Gonzaga and Agnes returned to Sydney in 1902 and gained their nursing certificates. They then joined the staff of the Mater hospital where Gonzaga was appointed matron. She held the post until 1950, and for many years was also in charge of the operating theatres.

Gonzaga was not only a fine nurse, but also an outstanding financial manager. The hospital expanded rapidly during its first 20 years, and at each stage of development there were sufficient funds to secure the additional buildings. By 1928 there were 35 beds in the existing buildings, all the debts had been cleared and there was a surplus account for further buildings and equipment. Gonzaga and Agnes had dreamt of establishing a large modern hospital, and on 19 November that year the foundation stone was laid for a new four-storeyed block. The cost was estimated at over £40,000 and Gonzaga already had a fifth of the amount in cash.

The building of the new block was strongly supported by Bishop Henry Cleary and his coadjutor, James Liston. Cleary had travelled widely and been impressed by the facilities in Catholic hospitals in the United States. At his urging, Mothers Gonzaga and Agnes embarked in 1929 on a three-month fact-finding tour of American and Canadian hospitals. The trip was an unparalled experience for two nuns at that time and paid great dividends for the building of the new Mater and the standards of nursing care it provided. At the opening ceremony in 1936 the architect publicly credited Gonzaga and Agnes for the plans, which incorporated in the 120-bed hospital the most modern equipment and technology then available in New Zealand. Gonzaga's astute financial planning had also ensured that the debt was manageable, despite the cost being almost three times the original estimate.

An amendment to the Nurses and Midwives Registration Act in 1930 made it possible for some private hospitals to apply for registration as a training school. In January 1937 a school of nursing was opened at the Mater with Mother Agnes at the helm. In order to qualify for the position she had spent six months of the previous year doing her maternity training at St Helens Hospital, Wellington. During 1937 Mother Gonzaga launched the Mater's auxiliary guild to raise funds for its 40 free beds.

The Mater Misericordiae Hospital had been founded to provide accommodation for the sick poor, irrespective of their religion. In 1928 Mother Gonzaga had noted that free treatment was given to those unable to pay for it, 'up to, and even exceeding, the limit of our resources'. Gonzaga's services to nursing and the wider community of Auckland were recognised when she was made an OBE in 1939.

A hospice was established at the Mater in 1952. The idea had been promoted by Mother Mary Agnes before her death in 1950. Mother Mary Gonzaga outlived her friend by nearly eight years, dying at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital on 17 January 1958. For most of their life in religion the two women had complemented each other's nursing and administrative talents. They are buried in the same grave at Hillsborough cemetery.

Photographs of the young Gonzaga, fine featured and fair complexioned, contrast with the doughty, unsmiling photos of her older years. Although she was an uncompromising taskmaster when ensuring a patient's well-being, the sisters who worked under her remembered her kindness and warmth towards them.

The Mater hospital was renamed Mercy Hospital in 1988. It remains a leader in private hospital care in New Zealand: a lasting tribute to the remarkable collaborative vision, acumen and professionalism of Mothers Gonzaga and Agnes.

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Canadian town to build industrial waste recycling plant 600 feet from Martyrs Shrine, English Canada's most visited pilgrimage site

Martyrs Shrine, Canada is visited by thousands of pilgrims, It is the most popular Catholic shrine in English Canada. Now it is proposed that a recycling facility would be on the west bank of the Wye River 600 feet across from Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, where two martyred Priest were buried in 1649.

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Brother Ed. Early.

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In June of 1939 I arrived in Jersey to finish my postulate and then enter the Noviciate. William Drinkwater was my companion. The sun shone brightly during those first few weeks and with the other postulants we went on various walks and excursions. We even visited HMS Jersey; a small battleship paid for by the inhabitants of the island. I remember that on July 14th Bro. Jean-Auguste was awarded the Medaille de Guerre for his services during the First World War. The scholastics joined us for the banquet in his honour. That day we also met Bro. Jean-Joseph, the former Superior-General and Bro. Denis who was to become the first Canadian Assistant after the following General Chapter.

About a week after the start of the Noviciate war was declared.

End Dec. 2011 Deaths

KILLED: 26 priests, sisters and lay people killed in 2011. Seven were killed in Colombia, five in Mexico, three in India, two in Burundi, and one each in Brazil, Paraguay, Nicaragua, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Tunisia, Kenya, the Philippines, and Spain.

DEATH took place on 24th December 2011 of Sr. Carmel Beasey of Listowel Presentation Convent. Thursday 8th September 2011 the Presentation Order and relatives, friends and former colleagues of Sr. Carmel Beasley celebrated her 100th birthday at Fatima Home in Tralee. Sr. Carmel was born at Beale, Ballybunion, Sr. Carmel joined the Presentation Order in Listowel at the age of 18 and after completing her teacher training in Carysfort College in Dublin, returned to Listowel where she taught until her retirement. Sr Carmel was one of five children, she is survived by her sister, Sr Enda who is a Drishane nun, and was predeceased by brothers, Michael, Jimmy and Fr John Joe Beasley. Sr. Beasley is well known for her voluntary work including her support for Kerry Parents and Friends and the Irish language. Following Requiem Mass in Listowel Church on Wednesday 28th December 2011, Sr Carmel Beasley was laid to rest at the Presentation plot in St Michael’s Cemetery, Listowel. Her father Martin taught at Kilconly National School.

DEATH has taken place of Sr. Anna Patricia O’Connor on December 20th 2011 a Sister of the Bon Secours, Cork , she was born 100 years ago at Grogeen, Abbeyfeale, she is survived by her sister Margaret Quigley, her brother Michael O Connor in America. Sr. Anna Patricia O Connor was laid to rest in St. Oliver's Cemetery, Model Farm Rd, Cork, following Requiem Mass on Friday.

DEATH took place on February 5th 2012 of Sr. Irene Stack of Mercy Convent, Balloonagh, Tralee and formerly of Ballygoughlin, Glin, Co. Limerick. Requiem Mass for Sr. Irene Stack was celebrated in Balloonagh Convent Chapel on Wednesday 8th February, Irene was laid to rest in the nearby Convent Cemetery. Irene was daughter of Ned Stack( died1939) and Josephine (Ciss) Ruddle (died1931) and was predeceased by siblings Fiona who died 1999 and Tom died 1972. Irene lodger in Tralee and attended Moyderwell Mercy Secondary School before entering the convent. Her aunt Sr. Evangelist Stack was also a Mercy Sister she died 1977.

Nora Mary Ann Dillane, 1884-1979. As a young woman she emigrated to family in Conn, In 1911 she was in Naugatuck, Conn when she met Fr Thomas Judge of Irish parentage. He was a Vincentian missionary. Under his influence she decided to join the Missionary Servants of the Holy Trinity in 0ur Lady of Carmel Parish, Orange N.J.

A month later she went to Baltimore. A year later she went to St. Pats School in Phoenix city in Alabama, where she was known as Sr. Mary Ann. Fr Judge was also here. In 1918 this missionary acquired an old southern plantation deep in the heart of Alabama, which had old storage buildings and slave cabins. It was here that Hanora came really into her on where she worked in the dairy from dawn to dusk, bringing home the cows from the Flats and milking them. She and another Irish nun Sr. Rita Farrelly were the only two who knew how to do farm work and the young Yankee teachers were eventually roped in to help. Sr Mary Ann baked biscuits, corn bread and ginger bread, tended sheep and at night went about the dormitories to shake holy water on the young postulants and occasionally to comfort them when they were frightened by the strange nighttimes nature noises. She was reputed to be a perfectionist and being a hard worker herself, she expected the same commitment from others.

Hanora made her final vows on March 25th 1933, aged 49.

Every so often Mother Boniface would send her away to another missionary place to give her a break from this hard work but they could never do long without Hanora so back she came. During these times she spent a number of years in Gillette, N.J. and at Camp Trinity in Hartford Conn, a year in Brooklyn and a year in St. Josephs in Sterling N,J. She spent the greater part of her last 25 years at the Motherhouse in Philadelphia, still busy. After she broke her hip she made a determined recovery and had many falls again but could be found anytime after 4 am in the gallery of the chapel. She never wasted time in bed. At her Golden Jubilee, Fr Denis Fitzgerald gave the homily and he remembered her when he was a young student at St Josephs Preparatory Seminary as a having a wonderful and cheerful work spirit. She died on July 10th 1979, aged 95 years and 5 months./

DEATH: Sister Patricia O'Brien of Convent of Mercy, Westbourne, Ashbourne Avenue, Late of Abbeyfeale, died February 10th 2012, Survived by Sisters Breda, Kathleen, Helen, brother Hugh, her Mercy Communities, relatives, friends, former colleagues and pupils from St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Abbeyfeale.Following Requiem Mass at St Joseph's Church on Monday February 13th 2012 Sr. Patricia O Brien was laid to rest in St Mary's Convent Cemetery, Old Dominic Street, Limerick. Sr. Patricia O’Brien was born in Limerick city in the parish of St. Joseph, entered Abbeyfeale Convent on December 8, 1960 and made her final profession on August 22, 1966. She studied at UCC where she obtained a BA and H Dip in Education and later a Diploma in Catechetic. Sr. Patricia taught at St. Joseph's Secondary School Abbeyfeale from 1971 to 2008.

DIED in Texas; Sister Aquilina Relihan, of Duagh and Bedford, Listowel aged 93, entered into eternal life on June 19, 2012, at The Village at Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas. Born in Kerry, Ireland, on March 22, 1919, to John and Mary (Broderick) Relihan, she was baptized Catherine. Sister Aquilina entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in 1936, professing perpetual vows in 1945. Sister served in the Congregation's educational facilities in Texas & Louisiana. Sister Aquilina is survived by brothers: Thomas and John Joe, her sister, Josephine Tarrant, her nephew Fr. Joseph Tarrant, other relatives in Ireland and by her community the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. the Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday June 21, 2012 in St. Joseph's Chapel followed by Interment in the Convent Cemetery. Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, 4503 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209.

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Mary O'Connell (better known as Sister Anthony, S.C.) (1814-December 8, 1897) was an Irish immigrant to the United States, who became a Catholic Religious Sister. Her work with the wounded during the American Civil War and health care in general caused her to be known as "the angel of the battlefield" and "the Florence Nightingale of America."

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She was born in Limerick, Ireland, in 1814, the daughter of William and Catherine Murphy O'Connell.

Loyola’s athletic program came to a halt in the spring of 1972 when University President the Rev. Michael F. Kennelly, S.J. announced that the university would discontinue intercollegiate athletics.

In the years following the cancellation of intercollegiate athletics The Maroon focused its sports coverage on intramural athletics until 1991 when intercollegiate sports were reinstated.

The announcement was made at a press conference in the Danna Center on Jan. 28.

“The Board of Directors of Loyola University has authorized me to announce its decision to discontinue intercollegiate athletics at the end of the current semester and to concentrate, instead, on a broad-based program of intra-university athletics to benefit more students,” Kennelly said. “The reasons for the board’s decision are educational and financial.

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Br Owen Casey is a Dominican seminarian. He is in the early years of preparing for Priesthood. He is with us to observe parish life and ministry in Tralee. Br Eoin is a native of Rathdowney Co Laois. However his family are from Causeway where his grandmother lives.

DIED on August 5th 2012 Sr. Benedict Cotter of Carraig Lí, Killerisk, Tralee and formerly of Cratloe West, Abbeyfeale. Aug. 5, 2012. pre-deceased by her sister Margaret, survived by her sister Theresa, brothers Patrick and Frank, her Mercy Sisters and large circle of friends. Requiem Mass on Wednesday Aug. 8th. followed by Burial in New Rath Cemetery, Tralee.

Dec 1886 NZ Tablet

Kerry.— DEATH OF A NUN AT THE PBESENTATION OONVENT, KILLARNEY.— The funeral obsequies of Miss Oronin, in religion Bieter Mary Angela, of the Presentation Convent, Killarney, have been celebrated in the church attached to the Presentation Convent by a solemn Mass for the eternal repose of the soul of the deceased. Sister Angela was one of tbe oldest Sisters attached to the Presentation Order, she having attained the ad. vanced age of 86 years and tbe 46th of her religious profession when she passed away. Tbe Most Bey Dr Oofley officiated at tbe burial service and was assisted by the Rev D. O'Leary, President St Brendan's, Killarney, etc.

Newspapers Priests

By James Griffin

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MOORE, JAMES (1834-1904), Roman Catholic bishop, was born on 29 June 1834 at Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, where his uncle was a priest and guided him towards the Church. After three years at a 'classical' school in Tralee he entered All Hallows Missionary College in 1852 but showed little aptitude for studies. Ordained a priest for Melbourne he volunteered as chaplain in the Annie Wilson. Beginning as curate of St Francis's, he was soon promoted to parish priest because of his zeal. Ill health in 1862 led Bishop Goold to give him a roving commission to collect money for the cathedral; within six months he showed great talent for collecting funds for bluestone and mortar.

Appointed to Ballarat in 1866, Moore found too few churches for the growing population and listed his priorities as churches, schools and societies. He soon paid the debt on St Patrick's and built the bluestone Church of St Alipius, Ballarat East. Made dean in 1869, he went in 1873 to Rome with Goold to make arrangements for a Ballarat diocese. Michael O'Connor was preferred as bishop but Moore was awarded an honorary doctorate of divinity and became vicar-general, business manager and 'Guardian Angel' of the diocese. He was made a monsignor in 1882 and administered the diocese after O'Connor died. At his silver jubilee in 1883 the laity honoured him with a golden chalice and the wish that he succeed to the throne. He was consecrated by Goold on 27 April 1884.

Moore was gracelessly conscious of the dignity and power of his office, more than any bishop in Australia, according to his friend Dean Goidanich. In 1875 he had bought a twelve-acre (5 ha) site near Lake Wendouree for the bishop's palace. Quick-tempered, vigilant and ruthless he was feared by his priests. Punctilious in canonical visitations he relished confirmations as an occasion for homilies. With no pretence of oratory he told 'practical truths' though 'a verbatim report of his words would not always have looked well in print'.

Moore was a resolute and fearless builder. He had briefly studied church ornament and furniture, and for St Patrick's Cathedral he brought sumptuous equipment and decorations from all parts of Europe. Pleased to be a citizen 'of no mean city', he adorned it with buildings which stimulated employment and trade, including a Nazareth House for orphans and the aged, staffing it with the Poor Sisters. He raised some £300,000 from a flock of less than 35,000 and spent half of it in Ballarat. St Patrick's was the first Catholic Cathedral in Australia cleared of debt; its consecration on 19 November 1891 was the peak of Moore's episcopate and was attended by Cardinal Moran and the Archbishop of Wellington among others. He squeezed taxes from his priests to recruit 'young levites', doubling their numbers from 27 to 54, and he brought out Redemptorists and Brigidines.

Moore readily believed that secularists wanted to Protestantize state schools and in 1884 threatened to withdraw Catholics from those schools if the Bible was taught. In 1875-84 the diocese had spent £67,291 on education alone and by 1904 had 11 boarding schools, 13 high schools for both girls and boys, and 60 primary schools in 35 parishes. Moore was a sedulous Roman rather than Gallican-Irish. Liberal in public spirit he made gifts to bodies outside his Church and sat on the committees of the hospital, benevolent asylum and art gallery, finally winning praise from the Anglican bishop for 'refraining from making public attacks upon Christian bodies outside the R.C. Church'. A diabetic, Moore died on 26 June 1904 after long illness. At his funeral the Anglican bishop was represented as well as Presbyterians and Jews.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXIV, Issue 50, 9 April 1897, Page 15

THE LATE REV. FATHER O'CONNOR.

(From our Christchurch correspondent.) Very great and widespread regret is felt at the demise of the Rev. Father Daniel O'Connor, who died somewhat unexpectedly at his

late residence at Rangiora at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, 31st March 1897. The rev gentleman, who was parish priest of Rangiori, had not been ia robust health for some time. Yet no serious results of his indisposition were anticipated until he visited Wellington in the early part of the year in order to consult Dr. Cahill, who informed Father O'Connor that his malady was a hopeless consumption. In accordance with the doctor's advice Father O'Connor abandoned his projected visit to Napier and returned home. He became rapidly worse and succumbed to the disease. He was going about on Tuesday last and apparently fairly well. On the night of the same day he retired at eight o'clock but became restless and unable to sleep. Father Tubman, Miss Kellier and the Rev. Mother and the Sisters of St. Joseph were with him to the end. Father O'Connor, who was approaching forty years of age, was born at Listowel. County Kerry. lreland. he studied at St. John's College in Waterford, and was ordained priest on the l of June, I882. Immediately after his ordination he came to Christchurch, under Archbishop Redwood, who appointed him to Greymouth. Thence he came to Port Lytleton, where he remained several years. For the administration of that parish he received warm praise from Archbishop Redwood. Ten years ago Fat her O'Connor was appointed parish priest of Rangiora. where he has done most excellent work. He was always most generous in supplementing from his own pocket the funds for the maintenance of the schools, and in every way sought to promote the cause of education. The whole parish is left absolutely free of debt. During his residence in the Rangiora and Kaiapoi districts he has endeared himself to all classes of people. His house and all that it contained was open to every one. As an instance of the warm affection of his people for him, some of the ladies of the parish waited upon him a few days before his death in order to present him with a purse of sovereigns wherewith to meet the extra expenses of his illness. This thoughtful action made a deep impression upon the dying priest, and he was most anxious to acknowledge the gift through the newspapers. This he did not live to do.

THE FUNERAL. On Friday last the funeral of the late Father O'Connor took place at Rangiora. On the forenoon of that day the remains, encased in a handsome polished coffin, were conveyed from the presbytery to the church, and a large number of the Rev. Father's parishioners and the townspeople visited the church to take a last look at his features. The sanctuary of the church and the high and side altars were draped in black, and the coffin was placed on a dais in front of the altar railing. At 10. am. a procession, headed by the cross-bearers and acolytes, started from the presbytery to the church. In the procession were the Right Rev. Dr. Grimes. Canon O'Donnell. Fathers,Bowers, Chervier, Marnane, Tubman, Malone, Aubrey. Foley. Ginaty, Tracy, Quirk and Melu. On arriving at the church the prayers for the dead was chanted in the presence of a large congregation from all parts of the district. Mass was said by Father Chervier being the celebrant. Father Marnane, deacon father Quirk, sub-deacon Fathers O'Donnell and Malone, Cantors Fr Bow was master of ceremonies and Father Aubrey organist. After the Ma-s Bishop Grimes delivered an eloquent address from St. John, chaper ii., and the 11th and succeeding verses. He said, referring to the deceased that it was not necessary, nor would it be seemly, for him to add much to the obituary notices which had appeared in the public press. He remarked upon the late Father's devotion during his, time of illness aid the extraordinary grace which availed him during his List moments He- referred also in grateful terms to those who had devote to caring for him during his last illness. The ceremony at the grave was conduct! d by the Bishop .Numerous wreaths and wires sent by friends and public organisations.

NZ Tablet Feb 1902

KERRY.— Death of a Religious. The death is reported of Rev Brother George, O I- M.. who passed away in the e.irlv part of December at the Franciscan Convent, Killarney. Brother George, who was a son of Mr. John Buckley, Listowel, was born in 1833, and entered the Order at Killarney 30 years ago, where he remained, except for a few years spent in Manchester, London, and Glasgow

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIV, Issue 27, 5 July 1906, Page 9

KERRY— Departure of a Priest f -The people of Ballymacelligott, County Kerry, have felt deeply the transference of the Rev. John Dillon from that parish to Listowel. "At a meeting, over which the Rev. M. McCarthy presided, it was resolved to present an illuminated address, and a resolution thanking Father Dillon for his services in the parish was heartily passed.

Pat Scanlan (1929-2013)

Patrick Francis Scanlan was born in Ballydonohue, Co. Kerry on the 26th of January, 1929 to Patrick Scanlan and his wife Catherine (nee Hanrahan). He attended Lisselton National School from 1934 to 1942 and St Michaels College, Listowel from 1942 to 1947. He came to Kiltegan in September 1947 and completed the Probation Year before going to St Patrick’s, Douglas, Cork for his philosophy studies. He returned to Kiltegan in 1950 to study theology and was ordained on the 18th of April, 1954 in Killamoat Church by Bishop John Heffernan CSSp, retired Vicar Apostolic of Zanzibar (Nairobi). He was one of eleven ordained that day of whom ten, including Pat, were sent to Nigeria.

Pat was appointed to Calabar in Nigeria where he spent fourteen years, six of them in Oron with Fr. Willie Fitzsimons and the rest in Essene, Anua, Ikot Erene and Ikot Edibon. In 1968, he was withdrawn due to the civil war. He was then given a temporary appointment in Denver, Colorado and served in the parish attached to the Shrine of St Anne. On his leaving the Pastor wrote in a glowing report to Fr. Peter O’Reilly, wrote, He is a credit to your Society and goes with the heartfelt good wishes and prayers of all of us.

Towards the end of 1970, Pat was appointed to the Diocese of Eldoret in Kenya. His first parish was St. John’s in Eldoret town. He was next appointed Vocations Director and assigned to Turbo parish. He proceeded to recruit many young men for the diocesan priesthood. His kindness and concern for the students was legendary and he did everything in his power to encourage and support them. He remained close to them after ordination and also enjoyed a good rapport with Kenyan religious sisters. Indeed, Pat got on with everyone. He enjoyed a warm friendship with Bishop John Njenga and made many friends among the lay volunteers from Ireland and elsewhere who were serving in social, medical and educational roles. In the mid-eighties Pat was replaced as Vocations Director by an African priest and he was appointed to St Joseph’s, Kitale where the majestic Mount Elgon on his doorstep was reminiscent of his native Kerry. St. Joseph’s was a parish house and a house of hospitality and Pat was ideally suited to serve its dual function. Pat and Fr. Willie Walsh lived happily there for twenty years and built a fine parish church at St. Joseph’s.

In 2004, Pat was transferred to the Society house at Kibomet and into semi-retirement. His health declined and the time came, in June 2011, when he had to return to Ireland having lost the ability to walk. He was cared for in the Nursing Unit attending specialist doctors and going to hospital from time to time but he never recovered his capacity to walk. His final four months were spent in hospital undergoing a variety of tests and therapies. There was much suffering, loneliness and frustration but Pat bore it all with his usual gentleness and good humour. He died peacefully on Tuesday, the 15th of January in the presence of his cousin Michael Hanrahan and Fr. Jimmy OReilly and Fr. Joe Flynn.

Pat is predeceased by his sister, Joan, his brothers Micheal and Liam and his first cousin Con Hanrahan. He is survived by his other Hanrahan cousins, Tom, Theresa and Sr. Regis of one family and Breda, Michael, Mary, Peggy and Sr. Louis Marie of the other

DEATH took place on 29th January 2013 of Sr. Ethna Quille Formerly of Derrindaff, Duagh and the Mercy Convent, Rosscarbery. She is survived by her brother John. Her brother William Quille died in October 2012. Requiem mass for Sr. Ethna was celebrated at St. Fachtna's Parish Church, Rosscarbury. Sr. Eithna was laid to rest in the Convent Cemetery, Rosscarbury, Co Cork.

Sr. Ethna Quille former Maths teacher at Mt. St. Michael, Rosscarbury. The school was founded in 1894 by the Mercy Order, In 1964 the school became co-educational and at the same time the boarding facilities became available in the Convent. Students boarded from all over Ireland and from further afield. It was an ideal for students from the nearby coastal islands like Cape Clear.

DEATH took place on February 11th 2013 of Sr. Austin Brosnan late of Presentation Convent Listowel and Inchabee, Farranfore and Fatima Home, Tralee. She was daughter of Pat Brosnan and Ellen Collins and was born on 22 April 1916 and called Margaret Mary. Sr Austin was professed at Oakpark, Tralee in 1939 and then went teaching at the Presentation Convent in Listowwel. In the 1970s she went to help with religious teaching and charitable work in California, returning to Listowel in 1991, straight away she became involved in numerous charitable and religious activities, then he brother Monsignor John became ill and she cared for him for some time. Sr Austin Brosnan was pre-deceased by her brothers, Monsignor John, Brother Carthage, Jerry and his wife Mary, Patsy and Dick and nephew Tom; deeply regretted by her loving Presentation Community, her niece Eileen, nephews Paddy, Ned, John, and Jeremiah, grandnieces, grandnephews. Requiem Mass for Sr. Austin Brosnan was celebrated on Wednesday 13th February ’13, Burial afterwards in the Presentation Convent Plot, St. Michael's Cemetery Listowel.

DEATH took place on Wednesday 29th May 2013, of Sr. Mary Buckley, St. John of God Convent, Kilkenny and late of Ballylongford. Requiem Mass for Sr. Mary was celebrated on Saturday 1st June 2013, in St. Patrick's Church, Kilkenny followed by burial in Lislaughlin Abbey Cemetery, Ballylongford.

DEATH took place on May 24, 2013 of Rev Fr Ned Corridan a native of Knockmeal, Duagh at Killarney Nursing Home, retired priest of St John's, Tralee, St Brendan's College, Killarney, Asdee, Millstreet, Firies and Kenamare. Survived by his brother Tom, sister Peg, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephew, grandnieces, relatives, many friends, Bishop Bill Murphy and the Priests of the Diocese. Requiem Mass on Monday 27th May 2013 at St Bridget’s Church Duagh for Fr Ned Corridan, Burial afterwards in Springmount Cemetery,

DEATH took place on 21st July 2013 of Rev. Fr. Timothy (Thady) Gunn (Retired PP, Our Lady of the Rosary, Davyhulme, Manchester and late of Lyre, Lisselton. Fr. Thady was predeceased by his sister Nora; survived by his brothers Joe and John, sisters-in-law Kathleen and Catherine, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, fellow priests in the Diocese of Salford, cousins, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass for Fr Gunn was celebrated at St. Theresa`s Church, Ballydonoghue on 23rd July, followed by Interment in Lisselton Cemetery. Father Gunn was in his seventy-sixth year, the fiftieth year of his Sacred Priesthood.

Tim was born on 13th May 1938, and was baptised in the parish church in Ballydonoghue, was educated at Presentation College, Cork and St. Patrick’s College, Carlow. He was ordained by the Rt. Rev. Thomas Keogh, Bishop of Kildare, in Carlow Cathedral, on 6th June 1964.

DEATH has taken place of Sister Rosaleen Mangan, Sisters of Charity of St. Paul the Apostle, Sallypark, Birmingham, England and formerly of Glensharrold, Carrigkerry. She passed away on Monday 22nd of July 2013 in the Convent, on her 94th year. Eileen was a native of Glensharrold and one of twelve in family to Tom Mangan, and Ellen Aherne, she was sister Bridie Kiely Glensharrold . Eileen had second level education in the Convent Newcastle West; she enterred the convent in Sally Park Birmingham, in February 1937 she spent some time at a branch convent in 1939 . When the War was over she returned to Birmingham and following retreat and preparation she was professed. She spent time in Wallsall, Worcester, Newcastle-on-Tyne, and Warrington, teaching doing parish work and Hospital Chaplaincy and attained the position of Superior.

Her Funeral Mass in the Convent Chapel, Birmingham was concelebrated by her nephew Fr. Tom Mangan, P.P. Saint Joseph’s Parish Limerick, on Friday 26th July 2013. Sister Rosaleen Mangan, was laid to rest in Birmingham.

DEATH occurred on12th September 2013 of Sr. Mercedes O'Connor at Catherine McAuley House. Late of Athea, Co. Limerick and The Convent of Mercy, Abbeyfeale. Predeceased by her brother Jim. Deeply regretted by her sister Sr. Rosarie her Sister of Mercy Community, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass for Sr. Mercedes O Connor was celebrated on Saturday Sept 14th in St. Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Ave. Limerick . Funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Convent Cemetery

DEATH has occurred of Sr. Marie Jude Murphy, The Sacred Heart Convent, Blackrock, Cork on 27th July 2014. Sr. Murphy was a native of Sallowglen, Tarbert. Survived by her sisters Joan, Lizzie, Sr. Ellen, Jane and Phil, brothers Fr. Colmcille, OSM. Conv, Jim and Nicholas, her community, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces. Requiem Mass for Sr. Marie Jude Murphy was celebrated in the Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Bessboro, Blackrock on 31st July 2014. Funeral afterwards to St. Michael's Cemetery, Blackrock, Cork.

DEATH: Sister Marguerite Shine Former Headteacher at Cardinal Wiseman Girls' School, Teacher at Princethorpe College and St. Paul's College, Newbold Revel, Rugby. Died 23rd December 2014 at St Paul's Convent, Selly Park, Birmingham. Sister Marguerite formally of Direen, is survived by her sister Nora Fitzgerald of the Hill Upper Athea and Waterford and predeceased by her sister Sr. Mary Jo Shine and brother Liam Shine.

DEATH has taken place of Sr. Felicitous Joy, Presentation Convent, Tralee and formerly Knockalougha, Knocknagoshel on 1st January 2015, beloved sister of Sr. Agnes-Marie C.P. She will be sadly missed by her Presentation Sisters, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, sister-in-law, cousins and relatives. Requiem mass for Sr. Joy at St John’s Church, Tralee on Saturday 3rd January, Interment afterwards in Presentation Convent Cemetery, Tralee.

 

Death has occurred of Right Rev. Monsignor John-Joe MADIGAN

Ballycormack, Shanagolden, Limerick. Retired priest of Washington DC. and late of Abbott Close Nursing Home, Askeaton. Reposing in St Senan's Church, Shanagolden on Thursday 15^th January 2015. Requiem Mass on Friday 16^th Jan. 2015, with burial afterwards in Knockpatrick Cemetery

 

CORRIDAN taken from Corridan Blog

Bishop James Dowd was born in 1907 in San Francisco. He was the son of Mr  O' Dowd who came from near Abbeyfeale and his wife Margaret Corridan of Knockmaol. Margaret was one of about 8 children of the marriage of Jamesie Corridan and his first wife , Maria Dillon.

Bishop O'Dowd High School was established in September, 1951 by the Archdiocese of San Francisco as a Catholic co-institutional memorial high school named in honour of Bishop James T. O'Dowd.

 

Sr Joan Corridan (1921-2013)

 

January 23rd we learned of the  sad passing of Sr. Joan Corridan. Those of us that were fortunate enough to cross her path (and there are quite a lot of people over the years who teased her ever sharp mind in search of their blood lines) felt very much enriched for the experience. She was  a very  warm and smart Lady, with such a welcoming and infectious smile,  who only saw  good in everybody . Joan spent the last decade or so of her life fighting her illness, before losing her  courageous  battle at the ripe old age of 92.  Sr.  Joan was predeceased by her brothers Tim, Ned, Moss and Mary. Her Parents were Maurice Corridan and Hanora Kelly and her grandparents were Thady Corridan(1845-1936) and Maria Walsh. Thady was 6th and youngest son of Thomas Corridan 1801-1878 and Margaret O Donnell.

 

On , May 24^th 2013 the death took place  of Fr. Ned Corridan , a native of Knockmaol, Duagh . Fr. Ned was ordained in Maynooth   in 1952 and spent a few years in Salford , England before taking up a short few  appointments in Moyvane ,  Ballybunion , Tousist & Tralee. In 1957 he was appointed to the staff at St Brendan’s College, Killarney where he remained until 1974.

In 1974, Fr. Ned was appointed as curate to Ballylongford Parish where he served for nine years, before crossing the County bounds to Millstreet  where he served for  thirteen  years. He  then had two short spells in Firies and Kenmare before his retirement in 2005.

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DEATH of Sister Elena Goulding Dies at the Age of 81 on April 7 2014

Aston, PA—Sister Elena Goulding, OSF, 81, died in Assisi House on April 7. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 63 years. Sister Elena (Bridget Philomena  Goulding) was born in Knockanure, County Kerry, Ireland, where she was a member of St. Mary Parish, Moyvane. She entered the congregation in 1949 and professed her first vows in 1952. Sister Elena earned a B.A. in English from Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania, and an M.A. in Education from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. She ministered primarily in education, prison ministry, and eldercare.

 

Sister Elena ministered for 26 years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. She taught at Immaculate Conception School, Towson; St. Stephen School, Bradshaw; Fr. Charles Hall Middle School, and St. Frances Academy. During her later years in the archdiocese, she served as a prison chaplain at the Women’s Detention Centre.

 

Sister Elena also ministered for 12 years in the Diocese of Wilmington. She taught at St. Anthony School and at St. Paul School. During her last year at St. Paul’s, she also served as principal.

 

Additional ministry in education included teaching at Nativity School in Washington, DC, and at St. Paul the Apostle School in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

 

In 1993 Sister Elena returned to her native Ireland where she ministered for 14 years. She served as Head of Home at Ailt An Oir in Dun Laoghaire and was a tutor at Griffeen Valley Educate Together.

 

In 2008 Sister Elena moved to Assisi House in Aston, Pennsylvania, where she served in prayer ministry until her death.

 

All services will be held in Assisi House, 600 Red Hill Road, Aston, Pennsylvania, 19014 on Tuesday, April 14. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 9:30 A.M. followed by viewing. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 A.M. Burial will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Aston. Sister Elena is survived by two sisters, Mary Clancy and Patricia Danaher; two brothers, Christy Goulding and Michael Goulding; nieces and nephews, and by her Franciscan family. Donations in her name can be made to the Sisters of St. Francis Foundation, 609 S. Convent Road, Aston, PA 19014.

 

 

The death has occurred of Sr. Bridie O'SULLIVAN

 

Tralee, Kerry / Listowel. (Presentation Convent, Tralee and formerly of Derry, Listowel). On May 6th, 2016, peacefully, in the loving care of Matron and Staff, Our Lady of Fatima Home, Oakpark, Tralee, surrounded by loving Family and Presentation Community. Pre-deceased by her sister Peggie (O’Connor) Tarbert and brother Toddy (Derry, Listowel). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her Presentation Sisters, her sister Mary (Ballylongford), brother Patsy (Listowel), sisters-in-law, Carmel and Maureen, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and many friends.

 

 

                Part 1 of Journal of William McCarter.; PRONI T 2406; CMSIED 303016

Life in the American Army,1862 McCarter.

http://www.dippam.ac.uk/ied/records/38572?s=

Seeing a vacant spot on the lower deck, under the shaft

of the paddle wheels, I there seated myself but

did not long enjoy it, for in less than an hour

the wheels commenced to revolve, throwing water

over me, & making my hasty retreat necessary.

I then went to the bow of boat, where I found

a large coil of rope hollow in the centre, &

crawling into the vacancy, hoped there to get repose,

but even here I was soon found out. On board

were a number of " Sisters of Mercy" acting as Nurses,

and doing all in their power to alleviate the

terrible sufferings of our sick, wounded & dying

soldiers. And here, I must pay my tribute of

respect & praise to those noble; self-sacrificing

women-ladies-well & truly named "Sisters of

Mercy,"- God bless them. And in my own case will

relate an incident showing the interest that they

took, not only in myself, but also in all the

other wounded men on board, to make them as happy

& comfortable as their circumstances permitted.

It is as follows:- I had been lying inside the coil

of rope for about 20 minutes when one of these

good women approaching, saw me, & walking up to

my side, said, in the most feeling manner, "Are

you wounded." Yes, Madam, was my reply. "Poor,

fellow-is it severely." Pretty badly, said I. "Well,

you feel cold there, don't you. I will see if I

can get room for you in the cabin, but as it is

so crowded with your unfortunate comrades,

wounded like yourself, I fear I shall not succeed-

but I’ll try." She then darted away, and I was

again alone, listening to the groans of many of

my suffering companions, & the waves of the

Potomac dashing against the bows & sides of our

good and staunch steamboat ploughing her way

through its dark waters to Washington. In 10 minutes

the lady returned, carrying over her arm a new,

heavy army blanket which she spread upon me,

saying, that every spot in the cabin was occupied,

& that room for me there could not be found. But,

said she, this blanket will be of use to you,

and here, reaching me a tin cup 1/2 filled with

some liquid, she said, "Drink this down,- it will

warm you up." I asked her what it was. "Good

Brandy" said she.-and I drank it. Now, she added,

I will bring, or send you in a few minutes,

some bread & coffee, and these will strengthen

you on your passage up the river. She then left me

again, & in about 10 minutes returned with a

brimming tin cup of the delicious, hot beverage

& 2 slices of buttered bread, for which I yet

had plenty of room, after which she bid me good-

bye, wishing me a quiet comfortable night, and

adding that her presence in other parts of the

boat was required. This class of good Samaritans

I will have occasion to speak of again, and will

now leave those on board of our Potomac steamer

in the performance of their works of faith and

labours of love. It was now 1/2 past 11 o'clock,

soon after which I fell asleep & did not awake

till nearly 3 in the morning.- the most refreshing

slumber & rest that I had for several days  prior

to the Battle of Fredericksburg. We were now

nearing Alexandria, but did not stop there as

Expected, and at about 8 o'clock in the morning

the steamer touched her wharf in Washington.

 

      Washington, D.C. Wednesday Morning.

              December 17th 1862.

 

 

Richard HUDSON (Richard , William? , William ) was born on 15 Aug 1827 in probably Duagh, Co. Kerry. He died on 14 Sep 1902 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh.

 

 Richard emigrated to the United States in 1849. He was a Civil War veteran, having served with the 3rd Regiment of the Wisconsin Cavalry between December 1861 and June 1862. He returned to civilian life before the end of the war as a result of an accident (details unknown) and worked as a stone mason. At the time of the 1900 census he and his wife, Johanna, were living in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

 

 

 

Richard married Johanna O'CONNOR on 19 Feb 1854 in St. Paul's Church, Philadelphia. Johanna was born in Jan 1833 in Ireland. She died after 1 Nov 1902 in probably Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh.

 

Their daughter below

 

Mary (Sr. Mary Bernadette) HUDSON was born on 6 Jul 1864 in Harrisonville, New Jersey. She died on 11 May 1925 in Chicago. Mary entered the convent, becoming Sr. Mary Bernadette.